A scheme to improve the quality of work in part of the North East has signed up its 65th employer and now covers around 40,000 workers, organisers have said.
The Good Work Pledge was first announced in 2020 by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, with companies getting accredited for commitments to valuing employees, promoting health and wellbeing, communication with staff and giving them representation, having a balanced workforce and demonstrating social responsibility.
A total of 65 organisations – ranging from large corporations to small businesses – have received accreditation, with recent new sign-ups including Northumberland theatre company Mortal Fools, startup cleaning business Eco Steam and accountants Robson Laidler. North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll praised companies for showing commitment to the workforce at a time when many are under significant cost pressures.
