Higher education is the key of success of a nation which boosts the economic potential of entire nation leading to the development of the nation. This is like a middleware transformation engine which produces manpower for industry, develop enterpreures and motivates young minds for R&D. This responsibility is on the shoulders of educational employees to understand and transform the energy and knowledge of students in an effective and efficient manner. An abundance of research studies suggested that the quality of work life (QWL) is one of the most significant and efficient tools of human resource management. Quality of work life programs encourage employees, make balance between professional, personal & social life and ultimately enhances employee job satisfaction. The objective of this study is to review and redefine the QWL construct for the higher education in the light of existing researches of QWL, policies, practices and suggestions for higher education.