Good employment is now a strategic priority for every organisation in the North West. In this blog, Neal Chamberlain FCIPD explores why the region’s economic success depends not only on growth and investment, but on the quality of work we create. He highlights how the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter provides a practical framework for fair pay, inclusion, skills development and employee voice — and why aligning around shared standards is essential for long‑term regional prosperity.

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to introduce significant changes to UK employment law, aiming to strengthen worker protections and modernise workplace practices. In this guest blog, Robert Downes from the Federation of Small Businesses shares his perspective on what these proposals could mean for small businesses, including potential challenges and opportunities.

Greater Manchester’s Enhanced Community Payback scheme helps employers recruit motivated ex-offenders while supporting victim recovery. Businesses benefit from reduced recruitment costs, improved retention, and stronger social impact. Learn how this innovative approach is transforming lives and workplaces across the region.

Good Employment Week is a region-wide campaign led by the Good Employment Charter, spotlighting what good employment looks like and why it matters for Greater Manchester’s growth. The 2025 campaign focuses on the upcoming Employment Rights Bill — the biggest change to UK employment law in over a decade — and aims to help employers understand the new standards, share best practice, and build resilient, productive workplaces.

Explore how modern psychological theories can help managers and employers improve motivation, retention, and well-being in the workplace. This blog introduces actionable techniques — engaging, developing, delegating, and connecting — that go beyond Maslow’s hierarchy to meet employees’ core psychological needs.

Meet the newest Members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter—Civic Engineers, GMMH NHS Foundation Trust, The Project Group, and POWWR. Supporting nearly 7,500 employees, these organisations are leading the way in secure work, fair pay, and great people management.