CIPD Good Work Index: Northern Ireland

Latest findings

Our latest Northern Ireland report highlights the inequalities and trade-offs in job quality, significant differences by gender, age or caring responsibilities, and some of the key underlying factors that impact employees’ experiences of ‘good work’. It provides insights for people professionals, employers and policy-makers on the considerations for improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and the economy. 

We define ‘good work’ as work that:  

• is fairly rewarded  
• gives people the means to securely make a living  
• provides opportunities to develop skills and a career and gives a sense of fulfilment  
• delivers a supportive environment with constructive relationships  
• allows for work–life balance  
• is physically and mentally healthy for people  
• gives people the voice and choice they need to shape their working lives  
• is accessible to all  
• is affected by a range of factors, including HR practices, the quality of people management and by workers themselves.