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Welcome to the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter!

We’re excited to see this sticker in your workplace—it means you're part of a growing movement for better work, fairer pay, and stronger communities.

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter helps organisations create great places to work. Whether your workplace is a Member or Committed to Good Employment, you’re connected to a network of employers dedicated to positive change.

 

What Does It Mean?

Member

Your employer is a Member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. This means they’ve made a strong commitment and are actively meeting the highest standards of good employment. They’re leading by example with fair wages, flexible working, employee wellbeing, and diversity.

Are you an employee of a Member? Check here, and find out what this means for you.

 

Committed to Good Employment

Your employer is Committed to Good Employment and may be actively working towards meeting the Charter’s characteristics, with the goal of becoming a full Member. This is an exciting journey, bringing improvements that benefit both the organisation and its employees.

In some cases, your employer might be a Partner, collaborating with us to spread the message and support the Charter’s ambitions. Together, we’re driving real change in workplaces across Greater Manchester.

Are you an employee of a Supporter? Check here, and find out what this means for you.

 

Why It Matters

The Charter isn’t just about a set of employment standards—it’s about making Greater Manchester a better place to work for everyone. When organisations join, they commit to improving working conditions, fair pay, diversity, and much more.

 

What are the Charter’s seven characteristics of good employment?

  • Secure Work – Offering contracts that provide stability and predictability.
  • Flexible Work – Promoting work-life balance with flexible options.
  • Engagement and Voice – Ensuring employees have a say in decision-making.
  • Recruitment - Ensuring fair, inclusive hiring practices that provide equal opportunities for all.
  • People Management – Supporting effective leadership, ensuring managers treat employees fairly and encourage growth.
  • Health and Wellbeing – Prioritising health, safety, and mental wellbeing.
  • Pay – Paying a real Living Wage and offering sick pay from day one.

All of these characteristics are underpinned by a central focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

 

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