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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. Flexible (positive)
  3. Happy (positive)
  4. Dependable (positive)
  5. Friendly (positive)
  6. Motivating (positive)
  7. Collaborative (positive)
  8. Conventional (neutral)
  9. Evolving (neutral)
  10. Fast-paced (neutral)
  11. Overwhelming (negative)
  12. Productive (neutral)
  13. Healthy (positive)
  14. Helpful (positive)
  15. Performance-driven (neutral)
  16. Progressive (positive)
  17. Respected (positive)
  18. Ethical (positive)
  19. Caring (positive)
  20. Blaming (negative)
  21. Accepted (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?

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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Making Sense of the Employment Rights Act 2025
Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub as part of Good Employment Week 2026, this webinar will help business leaders, managers and HR professionals understand the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act and what they mean for employers. Combining expert insights, practical guidance and discussion, the session will explore employers' legal responsibilities, highlight key areas requiring action and help organisations prepare for future changes in employment legislation with confidence.
Thursday 8th Oct, 10:30 - 11:30
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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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