We often talk about providing not just jobs, but decent jobs, in developing countries. But in many parts of the world, workers still have incredibly harsh working conditions.

There have been interventions at the firm level to create safer workplaces, better health,

higher job satisfaction. But have they succeeded? And, if these policies succeed in raising worker well-being, is there a cost or a benefit for the employer?

In the latest in our collaborations with J-PAL to discuss their policy insights, Achyuta

Adhvaryu, UC San Diego about their review of the research into worker well-being, the

policies that encourage firms to improve it, and the outcomes for employees and employers alike.

You can find the review here https://www.povertyactionlab.org/