Five new employers are announced for the Good Employment Charter's Membership tier. This news is given by Cllr Elise Wilson, Leader for Stockport Council. These employers have reached the Membership tier through their commitment to the Good Employment characteristics, going above and beyond to help lead the employment movement across the region. 

Episode 8 of our Podcast was with John Quinton-Barber, Founder and CEO at Social. We look at his entrepreneurial journey – and what he learnt along the way about developing responsible business models.

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Episode 7 of our Podcast was with Diane Modahl, Founder of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation and Chair of Greater Manchester’s Young Person Guarantee. We look at her journey – through her initial interests in athletics, through to the Olympic Games, and her later passion to support young people into their career and beyond.

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Episode 6 of our Podcast was with Clive Memmott, Chief Executive at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. We look at management – how leaders can empower and retain their employees, especially within the Covid context.

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Episode 5 of our Podcast was with Sam Booth, Chief Executive of business community organisation Pro-Manchester. Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

We look at both the employment challenges of Covid-19, but also the key lessons that will ensure organisations don’t return to ‘old’ ways of working.

Episode 4 of our Podcast was with Sacha Lord, Nightime Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester. Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

We look at the hospitality sector, how it has been affected by continued lockdowns, and how we can build back better with this industry at the forefront.

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter celebrates its 2nd anniversary. To celebrate, we hear from Ian MacArthur, Director of the Good Employment Charter, and explore the impact made since launch.

Episode 3 of our Podcast was with Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester, and President of CIPD. Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

We look at the impact of positive line management, particularly through the pandemic.

Episode 2 of our Podcast was with Kate Pickett, professor at the University of York and Chair of the Greater Manchester Independent Inequalities Commission. The topic was 'Addressing Inequalities in Greater Manchester'. Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

We look at the impact of the UK’s inequalities, particularly in the face of Covid-19.