The Good Work Lab Podcast: Restorative Governance, Evidence-Based Industrial and Employee Relations and the Future of Work
Hosted by Cilinnie Ngo-Pondi and Justin Thomas, this podcast explores the intersection of employee relations, restorative justice, collective governance, and organisational resilience. Each episode combines rigorous evidence, sector expertise, and practical frameworks to challenge conventional HR thinking and advance the case for audit-ready, fairness-centred workplace cultures.
Drawing on well over 25 years in employment law, union relations, and restorative governance, Cilinnie and Justin examine the data behind workplace conflict, bias detection, investigation quality, industrial relations maturity, and early warning systems.
Episodes explore how organisations in the NHS, higher education, public sector, and unionised industries can embed restorative principles without compromising accountability, reduce litigation risk, and build trust across management, staff, and union partnerships.
Guests include ER leaders, union representatives, academics, legal experts, and sector specialists who share real-world case studies, measurable outcomes, and evidence-based strategies.
This is not soft HR. This is governance-centred, legally rigorous, and analytically demanding. If you lead employee relations, manage organisational risk, represent workers, or shape workplace policy, this podcast delivers the frameworks, data, and moral clarity required to build good work.
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Moments from our episodes, behind the scenes, and lively guest conversations.
