The Good Work Standard (GWS)
Join a community of employers making good work, standard in London.
The Mayor's Good Work Standard (GWS) is a free accreditation programme for employers, aiming to improve the working lives of Londoners by bringing together best employment practice as well as links to resources and support to help employers improve their organisations.
Developed in collaboration with London's employers, trade unions, professional bodies and experts, it sets the benchmark the Mayor wants every London employer to work towards and achieve.
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What is good work
The Good Work Standard is organised into four key areas, known as pillars, which set the benchmark for good work.
Involving employees in decision making, managing change and positive engagement with trade unions, where possible, cuts across all pillars of the Good Work Standard.
Engagement, voice and wellbeing
Workforce dialogue, positive relationships with trade unions and workplace wellbeing.
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Skills and progression
Management and leadership, skills and development and in-work progression.
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Diversity and inclusive recruitment
Equality, diversity and inclusion and inclusive recruitment practice.
Learn moreWhy become accredited
Becoming accredited to the Mayor’s Good Work Standard can boost employee engagement, enhance your organisation's reputation, and provide networking opportunities with other like-minded employers.
Accredited employers also get access to exclusive resources, support, and events, as well as the ability to demonstrate social value when bidding for public sector contracts with the GLA Group.
Here are the key benefits of becoming accredited to the Mayor's Good Work Standard:
Higher employee retention
Enhanced productivity
Attract top talent
Positive workplace culture
Demonstrate social value
Over 310,000 Londoners now work for a Good Work Standard employer. Take a look at the businesses recognised by the Mayor of London as leading employers.
Accredited employersFor employers interested in good work
Become a Good Work Standard employer today
Becoming a Good Work Standard accredited employer shows your commitment to creating a healthy, fair, and inclusive workplace.
With our support and resources available at every step, you can find out if your organisation meets this benchmark today.
For accredited employers
We know that achieving the Good Work Standard is a big achievement.
We want to help you build on that success by offering exclusive events, workshops, and webinars for accredited employers.
These resources provide the insights you need to attract and keep talent, boost employee engagement, and stay at the forefront of best practices.
