Addressing inequalities – in this episode, we speak to Kate Pickett, professor at the University of York and Chair of the Greater Manchester Independent Inequalities Commission. We look at the impact of the UK’s inequalities, particularly in the face of Covid-19.

Listen for Chatter about Kate Pickett’s first experience of employment, the work of the Independent Inequalities Commission, the need to consider strong wellbeing plans within your workplace, and the impact of the pandemic on work.

Subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest episodes, where we’ll be talking to more key figures across Greater Manchester. Together we can make work better.

Episode timestamps: 

(1: 51) What was your first job? What did it teach you about employment?

(6:08) What drove your interest in the inequalities agenda?

(10:45) How important is prioritising good wellbeing at work?

(17:02) Is there a need for structural economic change to address work inequality? Impact of the pandemic on work.

(25:40) Do you think market forces have a role in delivering change? How do you know which employers are ‘good’?

(28:57) What would you ask GM employers to consider to address inequalities in the region?

Selected links from the episode: 

The Good Employment Charter Website

The Charter Mailing List (for latest updates, including event invitations)

Connect with Kate Pickett on Twitter

The Greater Manchester Independent Inequalities Commission

Building back better – in this episode, we speak to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. We look to how Greater Manchester can build upon the good work movement as we come back from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Listen for Chatter about Andy Burnham's first-ever employment experience, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on good work, the importance of the Real Living Wage, and future Northern ‘Good Work’ collaborations.

Subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest episodes, where we’ll be talking to more key figures across Greater Manchester. Together we can make work better.

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The podcast of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is launching March 22, hosted by Ian MacArthur. New weekly episodes will delve into the stories of key figures across Greater Manchester – with important insights into Good Employment that help you apply these ideas to your own organisation.