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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

2017

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.

our focus areas

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

climate
health
gender
livelihood
workplace

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.

solution & design

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

program deployment

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

measurement & evaluation

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

coalition building

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

capability development

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

analysis advisory

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

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

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

learn our perspective

Stay connected with evidence and stories that shape good business practices. Currently read by 1500+ businesses, researchers, and development and impact professionals.

© good business lab 2026

learn our perspective

Stay connected with evidence and stories that shape good business practices. Currently read by 1500+ businesses, researchers, and development and impact professionals.

© good business lab 2026

learn our perspective

Stay connected with evidence and stories that shape good business practices. Currently read by 1500+ businesses, researchers, and development and impact professionals.

© good business lab 2026