Us Good Business Lab Foundation

“Achyuta rasendra adhvary nirmal deshpande director director family relationship”

“The u.s. Good business lab foundation has established a formal process for the review of its form 990 prior to filing. Each year, the draft form 990 is prepared by designated staff in collaboration with the organizations external tax preparers. The draft is then internally reviewed by the managing director and associate director to ensure accuracy and completeness. Following internal review, the finalized draft is distributed to all voting members of the board of directors at least 7 days before the filing deadline. Board members receive a summary of key sections of the return and are provided an opportunity to request clarifications or additional information. The board reviews the form 990 either during a virtual meeting or via unanimous written consent and adopts a resolution formally approving the return. Once approved, the return is signed by an authorized officer and filed with the irs. A copy of the filed return, resolution, and related records is retained for at least seven years. This process will be followed for the current and all future form 990 filings.”

“Us gbl assigns a member of its staff to monitor compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

“- creation of a hiring committee represented by three officers free of conflict; the hiring committee was authorized by all board members and documented through a board resolution - comparability data report created by the finance and people ops representatives comparability data report with the recommended compensation package was reviewed and approved by the hiring committee. - the decision was documented by written consent without a meeting.”

“Yes. The u.s. Good business lab foundation follows a formal process for determining the compensation of officers and key employees that includes: 1.review and approval by an authorized body composed entirely of individuals without conflicts of interest related to the compensation arrangement; 2. Use of appropriate comparability datasuch as compensation levels at similarly situated organizationsto assess the reasonableness of the proposed compensation; and 3. Contemporaneous documentation of the decision-making process, including the terms of the compensation arrangement, the data relied upon, attendees and their votes, disclosure of any conflicts of interest and related recusals, and the final decision. This process is applied in advance of payment and in accordance with irs regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risk of excess benefit transactions.”

“Governing documents and policies are not publicly available but are shared upon request.”

“The organizations mission is to improve the lives of disenfranchised workersparticularly low-income, minority, and female workers who face systemic barriers to opportunitythrough public interest research and field-based interventions. Our work focuses on promoting equitable access to dignified employment, skills, healthcare, and economic mobility in both the u.s. And developing countries. The organization conducts rigorous social science research and intervention testing in furtherance of exclusively charitable and educational purposes. Our studies examine how to reduce labor market discrimination, increase female labor force participation, expand access to essential skills and education, and improve health outcomes that affect workforce engagement. We also investigate how private sector practices may support these aims, provided that any benefit to businesses is strictly incidental and subordinate to the public benefit. The overarching goal is to generate evidence-based strategies that can sustainably improve labor conditions and economic inclusion for historically marginalized populations. Our research is conducted by staff with advanced training in economics, statistics, and international development. We may collaborate with u.s. Public charities or non-u.s. Public charity equivalents to conduct fieldwork and implement interventions. These partnerships are structured to further our charitable objectives and enhance the scale and impact of our work. Funding for our activities is provided by private foundations, charitable organizations, universities, and individuals. In limited cases, we may accept funding from corporations, but only where the public benefit significantly outweighs any incidental private benefit and where such funding does not compromise our mission or independence. All activities are carried out to advance the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to contribute meaningfully to a more equitable and inclusive global labor market-particularly for low-skilled and traditionally disenfranchised workers.all activities are carried out to advance the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to contribute meaningfully to a more equitable and inclusive global labor market-particularly for low-skilled and traditionally disenfranchised workers.”

“1. With support from an independent philanthropic foundation, the usgbl is conducting a research project in partnership with the automotive component manufacturers association of india (acma) to identify key barriers and opportunities for increasing womens participation in the auto-component sector. This diagnostic study will inform the development of a gender inclusivity playbook and a gender charter to guide firms toward adopting inclusive workplace practices. A consortium of three to five leading firms will pilot tailored interventions aimed at fostering safer, more supportive, and equitable shop-floor and supervisory roles for women. These pilots are expected to demonstrate actionable strategies for improving hiring, retention, and advancement of women in a traditionally male- dominated industry. By generating publicly shared evidence and insights, the initiative seeks to drive a measurable increase in female labor force participation and support broader transformation of workplace norms across indias manufacturing sector. 2. In october 2024, the u.s. Good business lab foundation launched a new program titled "enhancing womens employment outcomes" under a grant agreement with the bill & melinda gates foundation. This initiative is focused on building evidence for interventions that increase the use of care facilities by women workers in textile firms. The ultimate goal is to alleviate the overall care burden on women workers, enabling their sustained participation in the workforce. The program involves designing, implementing, and evaluating solutions that improve access to and effectiveness of employer-provided childcare and related care infrastructure in india. This represents a significant expansion of the organization's research and implementation portfolio, particularly in the area of gender equity and workplace inclusion.”

“As part of this project, the organization has directly improved the well- being of 189,852 workers and indirectly reached over 815,273 workers across india through tools that amplify worker voice and strengthen organizational accountability. These toolsinache and stitchwere developed to address systemic communication gaps between low-income workers and their employers, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Inache functions as an anonymous two-way communication system, enabling workers to safely report concerns, lodge complaints, and offer feedback, thus fostering a culture of transparency and responsiveness. Stitch complements this by enabling rigorous, real-time assessments through surveys and testing, facilitating data-driven improvements in workplace conditions. In the current reporting period alone (january to december 2024), the project directly impacted 122,071 workers and indirectly reached 175,415 workers. Additionally, as part of this grant, we are running research studies focused on decentralizing production and promoting financial inclusion among workers. While these studies are still underway, we remain committed to reaching over 2,000 workers through pilot interventions across the research streams. Full-scale implementation, ongoing data analysis, and stakeholder engagement are planned through 2025 to inform scalable, evidence-based solutions for worker empowerment and inclusive economic growth.”

“Enhancing employment access for disadvantaged workers through ai-based job search support project objectives: to reduce labor market barriers for low-income and displaced workers by addressing discrimination, search frictions, and lack of job market information. To expand access to stable employment among historically underserved populations, including workers of color, through ai-enabled tools that match individual skills to suitable vacancies. To improve reemployment outcomes by increasing exposure to sectors where workers soft and technical skills are transferable. To promote equitable labour market participation by testing inclusive, scalable job search support tools that can reduce inequality in recovery from economic downturns. Accomplishments: developed and implemented an ai-assisted algorithm designed to match job seekers with suitable job vacancies based on a comprehensive analysis of their personalities and skills. Successfully designed and deployed a web-based platform offering personalized job search assistance to over 1,213 displaced and low-income workers. Reached a participant pool that is 66% women and 54% non-white, populations traditionally underrepresented in labor market recovery efforts. Preliminary results show that participants receiving ai-informed search guidance were more likely to be employed and spent fewer hours searching for jobs, suggesting improved alignment between candidates and job opportunities. Participants receiving both ai and preference-based recommendations showed a 7.9 percentage point increase in employment rates and 3.99 hours/week reduction in job search time compared to the control group. Long-term goals: to educate policymakers by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of ai-enhanced job search tools. To inform public workforce development policy by demonstrating how technology can support fairer labour market access during economic recovery. To scale the platform for broader geographic and demographic reach, contributing to sustained reductions in unemployment among underserved communities.”

“Testing an advisory service to support rural womens economic empowerment through migration and employment project objectives: to improve the economic and social well-being of rural women in india by supporting their transition from rural areas to urban employment. To address barriers such as early marriage, mobility restrictions, and lack of work preparedness through structured counseling and migration support. To enhance womens autonomy, financial decision-making, and mental health by enabling access to stable employment and safe migration pathways. Accomplishments: the organization, in collaboration with a nonprofit research partner, conducted a field-based intervention funded by a private foundation. The project aimed to evaluate how targeted support services can enhance labour market access and economic outcomes for low-income rural women in india. The intervention was delivered at three rural centers and reached 321 women through structured migration counseling and post-placement support. Pre-migration and post-migration counseling sessions were conducted to prepare women and support their transition to formal urban employment. Follow-up surveys were administered to assess outcomes related to employment status, autonomy, and psychological well-being. Accomplishments: delivered intervention support to 321 women, with over 70% taking up formal employment after migrating to bengaluru. Achieved a 30% reduction in monthly turnover rates and 3.3% increase in monthly attendance among treatment group participants. Observed a 0.28 sd (moderate positive impact) increase in financial decision-making power and improvements in self-esteem and life satisfaction. Continued use of randomized controlled trial methods ensures rigorous evaluation of outcomes across employment, mental health, and empowerment indicators. Long-term goals: to generate scalable evidence on how migration counseling and post- placement support can increase female labor force participation in india. To influence skill development and labour mobility policies by demonstrating the potential of targeted interventions to address structural gender and spatial inequities. To expand the model to underserved regions and collaborate with government and private partners to institutionalize these practices in national skilling programs.”

“The project aims to resolve critical labor market problems through two key focus areas: energy efficiency technology (eet) adoption among msmes and the clean energy transitions impact on fossil-fuel dependent workers. Through the eet track, the project seeks to understand and dismantle barriers to adopting energy-efficient technologies among energy-intensive textile msmes, with a strong emphasis on improving worker well-being and job quality. By conducting energy audits, primary surveys, and developing a return-on-investment (roi) tool that integrates health and productivity outcomes, the initiative promotes resource optimization and better work environments, directly contributing to improved job quality and health outcomes. In the parallel alternative livelihoods (alt) track, the project aims to address skill gaps and labor market frictions by investigating the impact of the clean energy transition on low-income fossil fuel workers and co-creating livelihood pathways through deep stakeholder engagement and systems thinking. These efforts are firmly rooted in public benefit. All outputsincluding workshops, systems maps, reports, and policy recommendations will be made available as open-access public goods to inform broader policy, industry, and development efforts.”