For employers What's on?

Good Employment Week 2026 is nearly here.

This October, we're asking a simple question: 'What does your Work Feel Like?'

Take part in our interactive word cloud, discover events taking place across Greater Manchester and connect with employers and experts championing good employment.

See what's on and be part of the conversation.

Starts October 5th, check back in:

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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?

More Events Coming Soon!
Our team are hard at work bringing Good Employment Week 2026 to life, come back soon to find out more.
Friday 9th Oct, 12:00 - 12:00
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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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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
Sign up available →
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