Tools and Resources.
Draw on a range of resources on "Good Work".

National Priorities Project - A Project of the Institute for Policy Studies

Explore the people's guide to the federal budget

GoodWorkRegistry Reading List Pick - Four Futures from Verso Books

Explore a social science perspective on different possible futures

The Young Foundation - Redesigning the social contract between
​people, communities, state and business 

Learn about their five-year strategy during a time of great challenge and division

Nebraska Medicine - Socially Responsible Health System

Learn about the #1 health system on the Lown Institute's top ten list of socially responsible health systems

JAMA Health Forum - Nonprofit Hospital Community Benefit Spending 

Learn about community benefit spending as a social accountability metric

THE LOWN INSTITUTE - Social Responsibility in Health

Deepen knowledge and reflection on fundamentals of a
​just and caring health system

COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY - A Local Civic Leadership Organization

Learn about the five habits of being an engaged citizen

Aspen Institute - The Better Arguments Project

Deepen knowledge and reflection on developing better arguments for
​successful civic engagement

Civic Engagement - Critical Thinking for Better Arguments

Deepen knowledge on ways to develop better arguments for peaceful civic engagement

Community Works West - Practical Restorative Justice

Learn about and share the practical ways this organization applies different models of restorative justice

Harvard International Review - Decolonizing Law through Restorative Justice

Deepen knowledge on differences between conventional and restorative justice systems

Common Justice - Develops and Advances Restorative Solutions

Learn how Common Justice supports restorative justice solutions that can displace incarceration

URE - A Cooperative Power Company

A local member-owned electric and natural gas cooperative,
​dedicated to serving the community

SolidarityWorks - Empowering Communities for Collective Liberation

Learn how SolidarityWorks uses learning co-labs to mobilize grassroots organizers
​to build new social infrastructure

National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) - Building a Better World

"Empowering people to contribute to shared prosperity and well-being for themselves and future generations" - NELP

Well-Paid Maids - A Living Wage Cleaning Service Company

Learn how this employer pays a living wage and covers benefits and
​green cleaning products for their employees

National Employment Law Project (NELP) - Every Job Should Pay a Living Wage

"Good jobs that pay a living wage are the foundation of an economy that works for everyone" - NELP

Living Wage Calculator - Explore the Living Wage in Your Community

Learn about the local wage rate that a full-time worker requires
​to cover the costs of their family's basic needs 

Cummings Properties - 100% for Purpose Champion

Case example of profit investment for community benefit

100% for PurposeTM Club - Using Profits for Social Impact

Deepen your knowledge around a set of companies turning profits into purpose

Good Grants - Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility
​to Meaningful Impact

Learn how to make social impact a primary objective

Spill The Tea Cafe - A Mental Health Clinic for Teens

Consider this model for revolutionizing mental health by empowering youth to elevate their voice, own their power, and redefine success through self-discovery

Child Mind Institute - Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Kids 

Understand what factors make an LGBTQ+ young person more or less likely
​to develop a mental health problem

The Trevor Project - 2024 U.S. N​ational Survey on the Mental Health of
​LGBTQ+ Young People by State

Protect and uplift young people in your community

Total Worker Health - 'Evaluate training & education programs'

Framework to assess knowledge, skills and abilities gained through TWH trainings

HIS ihub - 'Human Learning: A Practical Guide for the Curious'

Explore the Human Learning Systems approach with a practical guide from Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Centre for Public Impact

Healthy Work Campaign - 'Reduce Harmful Work Stressors.  Improve Job Quality and Health'

Tools to assess whether work is healthy and adopt healthy work strategies

HHS - Holistic Wellbeing Framework 'Centering the Worker's Voice and Equity'

Explore the Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental health and Well-Being.

Better Up - Myth: Pressure Drives Performance​

Ways to maximize and prioritize employee output over hours worked.

Human Resources Magazine - 'Autonomy in the workplace'​

How to foster autonomy and boost employee engagement.

Forbes - 'The Tripod of Work: How to Harness Autonomy'

Ways to balance Tasking, Tending, and Trust to ensure success.

Project Equity - 'Tools for Integrating Employee Ownership'

Unlock the benefits of employee ownership with ESOPs, cooperatives, and Ownership Trusts—strategize transitions for business success.

National Center for Employee Ownership - 'What is

​Employee Ownership?'

Explore employee ownership's impact on business transition, retention, and cultivating a high-involvement work culture.

US Federation of Worker Cooperatives - 'Find a Worker Co-Op'

Follow a growing community of worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces advancing ownership across the U.S.

ESCA - 'Key Facts About S ESOPS'

Discover ESCA efforts with 245,000 employee-owners advocating for S ESOPs, fostering equity and retirement savings nationwide.

Garfinkle Executive Coaching - 'How to Reduce Workload Stress'

Discover stress-free productivity with these tips: prioritize, set boundaries, delegate, and seek help when needed.

Indeed - 'Incredible Collaboration Tools For Your Business'

Empower your team's collaboration with top tools—discover seamless integration, effective change management, and enhanced productivity.

Business News Daily - 'Guide to Keep Remote Workers Engaged...'

Nurture a thriving virtual team with these 6 steps for remote employee engagement, fostering connection and productivity.

Business.com - 'How to Boost Performance with Collaboration'

Empower your team's collaboration by encouraging a culture that values teamwork, leverages strengths, and fosters open communication.

Harvard Business Review - 'The Power of Healthy Relationships at Work'

Explore five key principles for fostering thriving connections and enhancing employee well-being

Better Up - 'Myth: Pressure Drives Performance'

Address the hidden toll of stress on work performance—1 in 4 report weekly struggles. Solutions revealed.

Bain & Company - Flexible Work Models

Unlock the power of Flexible Work Models—enhancing productivity, talent retention, and work/life harmony for success.

US Dept of Labor - 'Job Seeker & Training Resources'

Enhance your job search with valuable resources from the Department of Labor, fostering training and development.

eLearning Industry - '5 Popular Employee Training Methods'

Effective training methods for employees in this comprehensive guide to choosing the right approach.

eLearning Industry - '7 Tools... to Build an Employee Training Program'

Optimize learning with top tools for effective online training, ensuring engagement for in-office and remote employees.

LinkedIn Business - 'Purpose: A Practical Guide'

Unlock the power of purpose-driven companies with insights on instilling meaning at work for success.

Forbes - '12 Effective Methods to Encourage Employees to Use Their Benefits'

Discover strategies from HR experts that ensure your team utilizes available perks effectively.

International Labour Organization - 'Employment Security'

Explore the crucial role of Employment Protection Legislation in safeguarding job security amidst evolving work structures.

Forbes - '15 Strategies for Preventing Layoffs...'

Ensure job security during economic challenges with these 15 expert tips for organizational resilience.

Indeed - 'Why Job Security Matters...'

Uncover the pivotal role of job security in fostering employee well-being and ensuring organizational prosperity.

CDC NIOSH - 'Total Worker Health Tools'

Elevate workplace well-being with expertly crafted policies and programs ensuring safety, health and well-being.

OSHA - 'Safe and Sound Program Tools'

Discover the essence of being #SafeAndSoundAtWork: where safety meets business, leadership, worker participation, and hazard control.

MIT HR - 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources'

Discover MIT's rich resources fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiding employee transitions and educating on transgender topics.

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