worker wellbeing is good business

GBL is a global NGO that creates pathways out of poverty for the world’s working poor.

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Peer support programs for migrant workers reduce depression rates by 5%

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Increasing formalized peer support for migrant garment workers reduced anxiety and depression by 5% and improved productivity by 12%

how we create impact

We advance solutions in climate, health, livelihoods, gender, and workplace to improve worker wellbeing and business resilience.

solution &
design

Designing programs, tools, and policies that sustainably improve worker wellbeing within large organizations.
program
deployment

Deploying worker-centered programs that improve both wellbeing and business outcomes at scale.
measurement &
evaluation

Quantifying the impact of wellbeing initiatives through causal methods to help focus on programs that drive impact for workers and firms.
coalition
building

Bringing together multi-disciplinary stakeholders to drive a collective commitment to making worker wellbeing a fundamental business practice.
capability
development

Helping organizations refine management practices and workplace environments centered on worker needs and operational efficiency.
analysis
advisory

Analyzing data using AI-driven methods to uncover insights that enhance worker wellbeing and productivity.

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