Supporting local good work standards

Championing better work for all

We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We do it because organisations thrive when we put people first. And because thriving, responsible organisations lead to stronger economies and societies. 

The shift from more work to good work 

Government, policy-makers, employers and people professionals all have a role to play in improving working lives for everyone. And many are shifting their attention – and investment – from the quantity of work in the economy to the quality of work. As employment in the UK continues to rise, more leaders are striving to make good work and fair work a reality for people in their local areas. 

Showing what better work looks like 

There are several dimensions to job quality. All jobs have the potential to become better across some or all of them.  By being more creative with job design and HR practices, employers can – and should – provide good and fair work for everyone. Local charters and standards generate local leadership on good work. And they give local employers the resources they need to underpin their business strategies with effective HR and people management practices.