Taylor argues that good work, defined by fair pay, security, autonomy and purpose – must be central to modern employment policy. Commissioned by the UK government, his review critiques the rise of precarious, low-quality jobs in the gig economy and calls for a new social contract that balances flexibility with protection. Taylor emphasises that technology alone will not shape the future of work, human choices, institutional design, and management practices will. His framework, rooted in dignity, engagement and long-term value, offers a roadmap for rebuilding trust, productivity, and fairness in a rapidly changing labour market