Better Work supports enterprises in improving their labour practices based on core ILO labour standards and national labour law. By Improving labour standards, enterprises can compete in global markets where many buyers require compliance with labour standards from their suppliers.

Increasingly, international institutions are requiring compliance with core labour standards as part of their due diligence process. For instance, the IFC requires compliance through their Performance Standards,

Improved labour standard performance also helps enterprises become more competitive through higher productivity and quality.