Lunch and Learn: Good Work Standard with the Greater London Authority

Join Heart of the City and the Greater London Authority (GLA) for a Lunch and Learn exploring the Mayor’s Good Work Standard, a benchmark for fair, inclusive and high-quality employment practices in London. This session will introduce the four pillars of the Standard: fair pay and conditions, employee wellbeing and voice, skills and progression, and inclusive recruitment. You’ll hear from Lucy Crick, Senior Project Officer – Economic Fairness at the GLA about the benefits of becoming a Good Work Standard employer, how to start your accreditation journey, and how it can enhance your reputation, employee engagement and social value. This is a great opportunity for SMEs to learn how to embed responsible business practices and be recognised as leaders in workplace excellence.

Even though this accreditation may not apply to SMEs beyond London, it is still a great opportunity to hear how your organisation can become a fairer, healthier and more inclusive workplace.

Why Attend?

· Learn about the Mayor’s Good Work Standard

· Discover the benefits of the accreditation for your businesses

· Clarify the process of getting signed up and accredited

· Ask questions and network with like-minded SMEs

· Hear successful stories about businesses that got accredited

Key Takeaways

· A clear understanding of the four pillars of the Good Work Standard

· Practical steps to understand eligibility criteria and begin your application process

· Insights into how good work practices enhance employee wellbeing and business performance

· Knowledge of how accreditation supports social value and public sector procurement

· Examples from accredited employers on implementing fair and inclusive practices

· Access to resources and support from the GLA

Who Should Attend?

SME business leaders, HR professionals, sustainability and ESG leads, operations managers, and anyone responsible for workplace culture, employee wellbeing, or diversity and inclusion.

Lucy Crick, Senior Project Officer for Economic Fairness, Greater London Authority

Lucy delivers the Mayor’s Good Work Standard programme. She has a background in equality, diversity and inclusion, project management, and global engagement in Higher Education. Lucy holds a BA (Hons) in Geography from King’s College London.

Greater London Authority (GLA)
The Greater London Authority is the strategic regional government for London, led by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It works to improve the lives of Londoners by shaping policy on housing, transport, economic development, environment, and social fairness. Through initiatives like the Good Work Standard, the GLA promotes inclusive growth, fair employment practices, and sustainability across the capital. The GLA is committed to making London a better place to live and work for everyone.

Accessibility

We aim to make our learning opportunities and workshops accessible to everyone; if there’s anything you need from us to access this event please let us know in advance.

Find out more about Heart of the City via our website and our work to help businesses be a force for good. If you’re If you're looking for guidance on your journey to net zero, our Climate Action Toolkit is FREE and has been designed especially for SMEs in collaboration with sustainability experts.

This Lunch and Learn recording and slides will be accessible to our programme participants only. If you’d like to join our community of SMEs and gain access to a wider range of support, please get in touch at info@theheartofthecity.com.