Shine Accreditation

Shine Accreditation supports employers of every size in building workplaces that are fair, supportive, and rewarding.

Built around five beams of good practice, SHINE offers four levels of recognition to suit every stage of your journey.

Shine is more than a badge – it’s a movement for change. It supports employers to do right by their people through fair pay, secure work, inclusive practices, and opportunities to grow. From start-ups to multinationals, every organisation can play a part in raising employment standards and building a stronger region.

Shine helps you shine a light on what good work really looks like – and supports you to go even further.

The Shine Beams

Shine upholds five key beams – the foundations of fair, fulfilling and forward-thinking work across the North East.

Beam one: prioritising employee health, safety and wellbeing
The foundation of every good employer. Build a workplace that protects and supports your people.

Beam two: community, net zero and social responsibility
Take responsibility for your impact – on your community, the environment, and the region.

Beam three: employee voice, communications and representation
Give your people a voice. Build trust through open communication and meaningful dialogue.

Beam four: opportunity for all – inclusivity, upskilling and employee empowerment
Champion inclusion, skills development and employee growth. Make your workplace a launchpad.

Beam five: fair work and fair pay for all
Commit to fairness, security and dignity at work – for everyone, at every level.

This is your time to SHINE

SMEs, large employers and public sector champions – support a change for good and start your application today. For more information and to apply visit the Shine homepage