Access

In an era defined by ‘working from home’, the reality of blue-collar work seemed to be invisibilized during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to understand the consequences of this, Good Business Lab (GBL) embarked on its first thought leadership initiative, GBL Access. The series covered issues such as migrant labor, youth employment, and women in the Indian workforce.

We were guided by the question, “But, what about me? I can’t work from home.” The articles, blogs, and engaging interviews with researchers and development experts in Access, all provided an in-depth exploration of the complex challenges confronted by both employers and employees in adapting to the unprecedented changes brought on by the pandemic. It also offered a critical analysis of how labor-intensive industries are rethinking and could potentially redesign work as we know it to prioritize worker wellbeing and business sustainability. Through Access, we aimed to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on creating a more inclusive and equitable future for the labor force in the wake of system-wide disruptions.

TOWARDS 2021: Innovating for the Future of Textiles & Garments Industry

Nirupama V

Rebranding Research

Mansi Kabra

Calling On All Good Business Leaders and Worker Wellbeing Champions

Shalin Gor

“But, what about me? I can’t work from home.”

Lavanya Garg

Could we try to walk a mile in the shoes of migrant workers?

Nirupama V

Will the pandemic worsen an already declining female labor-force participation rate in India?

Nirupama V

Have the manufacturing industry’s adaptation efforts been a blessing in disguise?

Nirupama V

Digital Possibilities Create Change: A Conversation with Dr. Divya Nair

Team GBL

The importance of incorporating women’s challenges in policy design | Dr. Shagun Sabarwal

Team GBL