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Our team are hard at work bringing Good Employment Week 2026 to life, come back soon to find out more.

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Everyone’s word cloud

People across Greater Manchester are describing their workplace culture in a few words. Add yours and watch the shared word cloud grow.

Top words so far, most common first:

  1. How does your workplace feel? (highlighted)
  2. Happy (positive)
  3. Flexible (positive)
  4. Motivating (positive)
  5. Collaborative (positive)
  6. Conventional (neutral)
  7. Evolving (neutral)
  8. Overwhelming (negative)
  9. Productive (neutral)
  10. Dependable (positive)
  11. Friendly (positive)
  12. Healthy (positive)
  13. Helpful (positive)
  14. Progressive (positive)
  15. Respected (positive)
  16. Caring (positive)
  17. Blaming (negative)
  18. Accepted (positive)
  19. Active (neutral)
  20. Impactful (positive)
  21. Balanced (positive)

Bigger words have been chosen more often. Green words feel positive, grey are more neutral or descriptive, and red feel negative. Take part to add your words to the cloud.

Check back October 5th to take part

What's on?

What does Good Employment Look Like for People with Criminal Records?
Hosted by Back on Track and Castlefield Recruitment as part of Good Employment Week 2026, this event will explore what it means to be a good employer when it comes to recruiting and supporting people with criminal records. Through contributions from criminal justice professionals, employers and people with lived experience, attendees will gain insights into the role employment can play in rehabilitation and learn about approaches being developed across Greater Manchester to create inclusive employment opportunities.
Wednesday 7th Oct, 15:30 - 18:00
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Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter: Best Practice Conference and Assembly
Join us for the Good Employment Charter's annual Best Practice Conference and the introduction of the GMGEC Assembly. Bringing together employers, Charter Members and partners from across Greater Manchester, the event will showcase inspiring examples of good employment in action, celebrate organisations leading the way and explore the future direction of the Charter. Attendees will hear from sector leaders, gain practical insights, and contribute to discussions on the opportunities and challenges shaping good employment across the region.
Thursday 8th Oct, 09:30 - 15:00
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Good Employment Week Launch Event
This invite-only event marks the launch of Greater Manchester Good Employment Week 2026. Attendees will hear about this year's theme “What does your Work Feel Like?”, celebrate new Charter Members and explore a new workplace culture engagement platform alongside networking with employers and partners from across Greater Manchester.
Monday 5th Oct, 10:00 - 13:00
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