The chapter explores the concept of decent work and its role in inclusive economic growth, integrating these concepts into European policies, using Portugal as a case study to assess the impact of national policies on achieving these goals. The International Labour Organization defines decent work as work that combines job creation, social protection, labour rights and social dialogue with gender equality. The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, through Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), underscores the importance of sustainable economic growth combined with productive and decent work, recognising that economic growth alone does not guarantee the creation of quality jobs. Thus, inclusive growth, driven by policies that value fair wages and work conditions, is essential to improving social well-being. In Europe, policies such as the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) reinforce the focus on quality jobs, but economic crises and inequalities threaten social contracts. In Portugal, the SDGs and the EPSR were translated into the Agenda for Decent Work and the Valorisation of Youth in the Labour Market. The country’s post-crisis economic recovery was accompanied by export growth, an increase in the minimum wage, and policies aimed at reducing job insecurity and improving work-life balance. Despite Portugal’s progress in the labour market, the country still faces challenges in converging with the European average regarding productivity and investment. In conclusion, the chapter highlights the crucial role of decent work in fostering social well-being and inclusion. While challenges remain, the coexistence of decent work and sustainable economic growth remains a critical ambition for the future.