We, man and woman, were part of that creation, but with a twist. Adam gave names to the animals, with an implication of knowledge of the animals. Adam and Eve communicated with each other and with God, and there seems to be a sense of joy, goodness, wholeness, responsiveness. God chose to share his work with us, to call us to be co-workers, even colleagues. Then the fall.
Work is now struggle, and emptiness.
As we continue to read through the Bible, we see the curse continued, and the results portrayed graphically. But we also see God providing healing and restoration, including in the area of work. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age. This mandate expands, but, as far as I understand, doesn't rescind the Genesis mandate.