we are GBL

We are a global NGO committed to sustainably improving the lives of the world’s workforces. We believe that high quality, formal-sector jobs are the surest way to amplify lifelong economic empowerment and secure, healthy livelihoods. And we believe that employers who invest in their people are more profitable.

From research to evidence to on-ground impact, we are partnering with companies across the Global South and working towards a more secure future for a billion low-income workers worldwide. 

our timeline
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2024
2017
Good Business Lab was founded by economists Achyuta Adhvaryu and Anant Nyshadham, together with business leader Anant Ahuja to study the effects of investments in worker wellbeing on both worker and business level outcomes.
2018
We kicked off multiple projects to improve wellbeing through a soft skills training program and a tool for improving worker voice.
2019
Expanded our scope by exploring health interventions for women and the effects of heat stress due to lighting on the factory floor.
2020
We expanded into the automobile and food service sectors in Latin America, opening our second office in Colombia.
2021
Initiated research on AI’s role in supporting potential workers across various industries in the USA.
2022
Developed an award-winning tool to estimate the return on investments in sexual and reproductive health for UNFPA, enhancing our impact on women’s health programs.
2023
Secured multi-year funding from the Gates Foundation, on a portfolio of research and scale up initiatives focusing on financial inclusion, worker voice, and decentralized employment opportunities.
2024
Launched a large program to improve women’s labor force participation in partnership with 7 of India’s largest auto manufacturers.
our focus areas

We focus on five critical areas to drive meaningful change in worker wellbeing.

Supporting resilience among workers against the effects of global climate change, including heat stress and economic transitions from fossil fuel based economies.
our capabilities

We leverage our strengths to take action with evidence for
improving wellbeing in labour-intensive industries.

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    solution
    design

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

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    program
    deployment

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

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    measurement &
    evaluation

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

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    coalition
    building

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

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    capability
    development

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

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    analysis &
    advisory

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

In the past 10 years, we’ve worked across 8 countries in collaboration with over 100 partners who’ve trusted us.

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