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.

Greater Manchester’s £7 million WorkWell pilot offers life-changing, tailored support to help residents stay in or return to work despite health challenges. Employers can benefit through better staff retention, reduced absences, and access to inclusive recruitment tools aligned with the Good Employment Charter. Learn how WorkWell is transforming lives and workplaces across the region.

Written by Sarah Clarke, this inspiring recap of the 2025 Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards highlights what truly makes a workplace culture thrive — collaboration, inclusion, and people-first leadership. Read why this event went beyond trophies to spotlight a growing movement for better employment standards across the region.

Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Charter celebrates 13 new Members, marking a major milestone in the movement for better work. This latest cohort spans sectors from education and transport to community support and manufacturing, collectively improving conditions for over 5,000 employees. With every Bee Network bus company now a Member, the Charter’s impact can be felt across the region—showcasing how public services can lead the way in fair pay, secure work, and excellent employment standards. Read more about how the Charter is driving lasting change in Greater Manchester.

Cancer affects over 900,000 people in the UK workforce – yet many receive little support. In this blog, Jacqui Naraynsingh from Answer Cancer explores how employers can play a life-saving role by supporting NHS cancer screening. Learn more about the Bee Seen, Get Screened campaign, why early detection is crucial, and how creating a health-focused workplace benefits everyone.

In March 2021, Manchester committed to building a city free from misogyny and violence against women and girls. As the city grows, ensuring safety, especially for women, remains crucial. The Women's Night-time Safety Charter, launched in September 2022, provides free training to over 500 businesses to promote safety at night. Additionally, the WalkSafe+ app helps residents and visitors navigate the city safely. Learn more about these initiatives and how you can contribute.