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Job enrichment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Job enrichment is a method of motivating employees by providing them with opportunities to use their abilities more fully and improve their job satisfaction through assigning additional responsibilities that are typically considered at a higher level or by increasing the depth of a job's duties. It aims to enhance the employee’s role so that they find more meaning and fulfillment in their work.