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This quarter, the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter are delighted to announce ten new Members.

In this announcement, we hear from Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. He celebrates the news, and provides his thanks to all Supporters and Members for continuing to prioritise good employment practice through a difficult year.

 

The employers progressing from ‘Supporter’ to ‘Member’ of the Charter are:

 

Progressing to Membership means undergoing an assessment and technical panel review, before the assessment is reviewed by the Charter’s board. The seven characteristics of Good Employment must be met according to various criteria, allowing the Charter team and board to be confident in their approval of each Member to this tier.

New and existing Members of the Charter are continually working to improve their practice, as criteria adapts and good employers stay on top of the changing world of work.

The Good Employment Charter's goal is to raise employment standards throughout Greater Manchester and contribute to a thriving and productive economy. Employers can start their journey with the Charter as a Supporter, which asks them to commit to improving practice, with support and resources available. To find out more, join the network today.

We’re delighted to have been accredited as a Member of the Good Employment Charter. The accreditation reinforces our commitment to supporting our colleagues, focusing on diversity and inclusivity, and offering flexible working hours. Being accredited will help us continue to improve employment standards and offer a workplace where colleagues can learn, grow, and develop.

Koderly - Chief Executive, Craig Kennedy

As a social inclusion charity and a responsible employer, the Charter is strongly aligned to our values and our vision of creating better futures for local people. By becoming a Member, and by listening to and engaging with our employees, we are committing to continue raising standards in our workplace and to make Salford Foundation an even better place to work.

Salford Foundation - Chief Executive, Phil East

Being accepted onto the GMGEC is an huge achievement in itself, but to be the first Health & Social Care company to reach this milestone is something we are all incredibly proud of. I feel privileged to be leading an organisation whereby everyone embodies its Vision, Mission, and Values, and places the wellbeing and success of its workforce at the very centre of all decision making.

Inicio Group - CEO, David Thompson

We are really delighted to be accepted as a full member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are an organisation that helps people and so it really matters to us that we help and support our own people too. I am really proud of everyone who works for Manchester Care and Repair, being part of the Charter recognises all their efforts in looking after each other.

Manchester Care and Repair - CEO, Alice Mason

We are delighted to have been accepted as a Member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and to have been recognised by the Charter for our employment practices. We’re keen to work with other Members/Supporters of the Charter to learn and develop our business.

Pathways CIC - Director of Operations, Mark Franklin

The Good Employment Charter is yet another reason I am a proud Mancunian, working for a charity that not only provides secure work but who hears my voice and encourages it to be part of the conversation shows me that I mean something and to me, there’s nothing more inclusive than that.

Yes Manchester - Development Officer, Hannah Baines

At North West Employers we are delighted to be awarded the Good Employment Charter. Our aim is to inspire our member organisations to be the best they can be for their communities, citizens and places. The Charter recognises our commitment to being a Good Employer, and we will continue to learn with and through others via the Charter Network so our journey of improvement can continue.

North West Employers - Chief Executive, Gillian Bishop

As an employer striving to create positive work environments where colleagues feel empowered, respected and supported to grow and develop their careers, we’re delighted to become members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. At a time where the housing sector is under immense pressure, this news feels even more important for us. We look forward to working within the Charter to continue developing our colleague offer.

Great Places Housing Group - Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of People & Culture, Alison Dean

We’ve worked hard on our business strategy and we know that, as a service-based business, we’ll only ever be as good as our people. Having this recognised by the Good Employment Charter is a real stamp of approval for our approach to our people and wellbeing - and it’s humbling to be acknowledged for the outlook we have. We’re proud to now sit alongside some top names in Greater Manchester and look forward to getting to know these businesses better over the coming months.

Refresh PR - Managing Director and Founder of Refresh, Laura Mashiter