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Welcome to Good Employment Week 2026.

This year, 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.

How does your workplace feel?

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. Supportive (positive)
  3. Flexible (positive)
  4. Stressful (negative)
  5. Busy (neutral)
  6. Results-focused (neutral)
  7. Purposeful (positive)
  8. Chaotic (negative)
  9. Evolving (neutral)
  10. Insecure (negative)
  11. Exhausting (negative)
  12. Overloaded (negative)
  13. Inclusive (positive)
  14. Collaborative (positive)
  15. Friendly (positive)
  16. Operational (neutral)
  17. Demanding (neutral)
  18. Rewarding (positive)
  19. Welcoming (positive)
  20. Performance-driven (neutral)
  21. Understaffed (negative)

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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Doing Employment Differently: Keeping Disabled and Neurodivergent Talent
Too many disabled and neurodivergent people land a job they really wanted and then leave within months. Usually that's not down to the work. It's down to the people, places and processes around them, and employers can change all of those. Join Happy Smiles CIC, a Greater Manchester disabled people-led social enterprise, for a free, practical lunch and learn. They'll share what we're learning alongside disabled people and families through our Path to Purpose programme, how a strengths-based approach helps people stay and grow, and why a culture of belonging is good for business. You'll leave with simple tools you can start using on Monday! For employers, HR teams and line managers of any size or sector.
Friday 9th Oct, 12:00 - 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
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