The objective of this article is to analyze the conceptions on Quality of Work Life (QWL) in organizations through the review of different studies found in specialized databases during the last 10 years. The study is a descriptive systematic review (SR) of literature, following the guidelines of the PRISMA statement. In total, 63 articles from the ScienceDirect, SciELO, Dialnet and Redalyc databases were reviewed and analyzed, addressing the conceptions about QWL in organizations. It can be concluded that the QWL is considered a relatively new category of analysis that presents a variety of operational definitions, which are by themselves insufficient to articulate theoretical models under a single perspective. Thus, it is paramount to continue doing research on QWL, to expand and support a clearer understanding of the topic through empirical study, since this category can lead to the humanization of jobs and to improve the dignity of employees.