We want to see the West of England as a place where people are offered secure, fulfilling and well-paid work and be able to reach their true potential.

This not only boosts workforce morale, retention rates and health. It also leads to business growth and success, benefitting society and the wider economy. That's why we have launched the West of England Good Employment Charter. It will support organisations of any size or sector to improve investment in their staff and set the standard for working practices in the region.

Characteristics of a good employer

The Charter promotes seven key characteristics of good employment including security, flexibility, wellbeing and development. By making a pledge to meet these standards, participating organisations can become an ‘employer of choice’, and unlock the benefits which come with them.

Secure work
Flexible work
Real Living Wage
Better recruitment

Why join the Good Employment Charter?

Make the pledge

The Charter sets out to establish a benchmark for working practices, helping employers to develop diverse and truly inclusive employment procedures. By signing up to the Charter you will get access to a number of resources, support and events to help you on your journey to success. These are just some of the ways joining the Charter could benefit you:

  • Badge icon Higher staff retention rates
  • Up arrow icon Better productivity
  • Group and heart icon Healthier workplace culture
  • Searching person icon Top talent chooses you

Good Employment Charter animation transcript

Looking after your team isn’t just the right thing to do…
It makes business sense.
The Good Employment Charter is here…
To improve and set the employment standards in the West of England, to gain better productivity, increase retention and attract top talent…
You can become a supporter by pledging to make improvements against our 7 characteristics of good employment…or a member by committing to meet all of them.

  1. Secure Work
  2. Flexible Work
  3. Real Living Wage
  4. Engagement & Voice
  5. Recruitment
  6. Developing People
  7. Health & Wellbeing

To find out more about the Charter and the support available, visit goodemploymentcharter.co.uk.

A good employer gets a committed workforce
A good employer gets top talent
A good employer gets increased profitability
A good employer gets a health workforce
A good employer gets better productivity
A good employer gets it.

The Good Employment Charter is a West of England Combined Authority initiative.

How will it benefit your organisation?

By joining the Good Employment Charter you will striving to be an ‘employer of choice’. This will enable your organisation to achieve better productivity and growth, increase staff retention and recruit top talent.

Good employment isn’t just the ‘right’ thing to do, it also helps employers achieve more and contributes to a thriving economy.

Join the Charter

Join as a Supporter

Supporters of the Charter are employers who have committed to improving their practices by working towards the seven Charter benefits.

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