Fair working practices are essential for a successful business and satisfied employees. That’s why, in Autumn 2023, the Mayor launched the Fair Work Charter.
The Fair Work Charter is a promise from local employers to review their working practices. It aims to foster a culture of fair work. Secure and fulfilled employees lead to higher productivity, which benefits the West Yorkshire economy.
Every employee, no matter what business they are working for, deserves to be treated fairly. That’s why the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter was created.
Workplace wellbeing is crucial. The Charter helps ensure it remains a focus in our region, leading to satisfied employees and good jobs across West Yorkshire.
The Charter is good for employers too. It enhances productivity, boosts growth, improves talent retention, raises staff satisfaction and helps recruitment.
Your business might already focus on fair work. We want to celebrate the progress that employers are making, while helping them to take the next step towards fairer work.
That’s why Fair Work Charter members get access to:
The Charter fits perfectly with our plans to establish a strong ‘Empowered Employment Journey’ across our organisation. This roadmap visually represents how Witt UK support employees at every stage—from recruitment and onboarding through to development and even when they leave the business.
Emma Eastwood, Business Improvement Manager
Witt UK Group
The Fair Work Charter is a means of adopting a pathway for inclusivity. I feel it’s a very integral part to the economic strategy for West Yorkshire.
Asma Iqbal, Partner
Chadwick Lawrence
I have a really strong belief that if you can engage your staff in the right way productivity and creativity increases - all the things that affect the bottom line of your business.
Jane Slimming, CEO and Founder
Zeal
People are at the heart of our organisation, and we’ve got to do the right thing by the people that work with us
Richard Paxman, CEO
Paxman Scalp Cooling
