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.

Three new organisations are announced for the Good Employment Charter's Membership tier, the news is given by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. 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. 

Guest contributors Claire McCartney and Rachel Suff, Policy Advisors at CIPD, speak about how to make workplaces more menopause-friendly. More organisations are starting to realise that the menopause is an important workplace issue, but there are still too many workplaces where the topic is taboo. This means that too many women continue to suffer in silence while often just a few small changes could transform the quality of their working life.