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.

Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

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.

Episode 1 of our Podcast was with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on 'How is Greater Manchester going to Build Back Better?'. Check out this page for all the episode information, and an accompanying blog.

We look to how Greater Manchester can build upon the good work movement as we come back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in partnership with CIPD and Acas, held a virtual roundtable following the release of its recent paper.

Discussions follow seven employers who explore the importance, implementation and effect of positive people management skills. They also shared how they manage and continue to work remotely, whilst transitioning to their place of work.

Guest contributor Robert Downes, GM Development Manager at the Federation of Small Businesses, speaks on the future of office spaces following the pandemic. “Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,” the famous line uttered by author Mark Twain after reports of his death – incorrectly as it turned out – emerged in newspapers. And last year, with the lockdown in full swing, and many office businesses asking staff to work remotely, the same cry was levelled at the office.