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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. 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?

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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Inclusive Recruitment with BSL Interpreter
Hosted by Aspire in Partnership as part of Good Employment Week, this event will explore how to design fair, accessible, and effective recruitment practices—from job design and advertising through to interviews and selection. You’ll gain practical tools to reduce bias, improve candidate experience, and ensure your recruitment process enables all candidates to demonstrate their potential. The session also considers the overall inclusive framework that needs to be in place at an organisation to aid attraction and retention of diverse employees. A BSL Interpreter will be present at this webinar.
Wednesday 7th Oct, 09:00 - 10:00
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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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