The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the harsh reality of insecure working conditions that many workers – particularly those in the front line – are subject to. Good employment charters are one way to ensure the security of good work. Implementing good employment charters in local policy agendas can increase productivity and develop more […]
Taking action on local employment issues: how far can voluntary employment charter initiatives take us?
As the Greater Manchester mayoral election approaches, a key issue on the candidates’ agendas is raising employment standards across the city. Here, Ceri Hughes from the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit and Emily Ball from Oxfam GB discuss the policy implications of rolling out a local employment charter in Manchester, highlighting what this would mean for […]