It's Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May). In collaboration with the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, we are sharing our Mental Health Toolkit for Employers. This includes information and key approaches employers can take to address Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace. This resource is applicable to SMEs and larger firms.

In this blog we hear from Rachael Parr, Human Resource Director at Electricity North West on what this recognition means for them, and how they prioritise mental wellbeing in their organisation.

What is fire and rehire? And what are the alternatives available to employers? In this blog, we hear from Lee Jefcott, Partner at Brabners, a leading law firm. In this post, they speak on recent events involving P&O ferries, and outline what 'fire and rehire' really means for employers and employees alike.

In this blog we hear from Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director, after their recent recognition as Large Supporter of the Year at The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

In this blog we hear from Nicola Ryan, Director of Colleague Support, after their recent recognition as Small Supporter of the Year at The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

In this blog we hear from Chris Smallwood, Managing Director, after his recent recognition as Small Supporter of the Year at The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

In todays blog, we hear from the Winners of the Supporting Line Management Award, at the recent Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards.

Guest author Julia Marshall, Group Associate Director of Talent & Organisational Development, shares her thoughts on their recognition and explains how NCA are creating space for change.

How can employers support their employees who have unpaid caring responsibilities? In this blog, we hear from Curo Carers - which is an employee wellbeing platform that supports people to juggle work and care. In this post they raise awareness for the growing issue of working carers and outline top tips businesses can implement to improve conditions for both their employees and the organisation.

Six new employers are announced for the Good Employment Charter's Membership tier. This news is given by Elise Wilson, Leader of Stockport Council. These have transitioned from Supporter status - through proving their commitment to Good Employment across the seven characteristics of Good Employment. There are now 49 Member organisations, who are leading the way to making Greater Manchester a better place to live, work and play.