What Makes a Quality Job?
Job quality is central to driving long-term success and a thriving workforce. Visit the Industry Strategies page for more.
Job quality is central to our mission. For employers, it’s essential for retaining employees and fostering satisfaction. By promoting fair wages, supportive environments, and growth opportunities, we help businesses build productive teams, driving long-term success and a thriving workforce.
Job Quality Framework
Our framework outlines six essential elements of job quality:
Fair Wages – Jobs that offer family-sustaining pay, stable and predictable income, and opportunities to build wealth and assets.
Safe Workplaces – Inclusive, healthy, and accessible conditions that are free from discrimination and harassment.
Economic Mobility – Clear pathways for advancement with paid training and development opportunities that promote career growth.
Comprehensive Benefits – Sufficient benefits like health insurance, paid leave, retirement savings, and disability coverage that support overall well-being.
Job Stability – Reliable scheduling and secure employment that fosters fairness and confidence in the workplace.
Equity, Respect & Voice – A culture of transparency and accountability that values employee input, promotes belonging, and welcomes workers’ concerns and ideas for improvement through collective or participatory practices.
By embracing these pillars of job quality, Seattle-King County businesses can not only meet today’s workforce challenges but also play a critical role in creating an equitable and thriving economy. For more information and to connect with our team, please visit the Industry Strategies page on our website. We’re here to provide the strategies, resources, and solutions that make a meaningful impact—one quality job at a time.
Credit: Workers and Families Fund and the Aspen Institute for their contributions to defining job quality standards.