Factory enterprises are key partners in our efforts to create better conditions for garment workers in a way that also boosts business performance. Our evidence shows that effective cooperation and mutual trust between employers and their workers not only leads to better working conditions but also better results for business.
Firms enrolled in Better Work gain in revenue and profitability, both through higher export volumes and higher prices, as well as increased worker productivity. Our research shows that improving working conditions should be seen as an investment, not a cost. Workers in factories who enjoy a clean, safe and equitable working environment are also more motivated, loyal, and less likely to leave their jobs—all of which can improve business performance.