Youth Employment UK are delighted to welcome Tom Hadley, Independent Consultant of the HaldeysCommment , as Non-Executive Director and Youth Employment UK Board member.
Tom Hadley will take up his position with the organisation in March 2023, joining existing Board members: Stewart Segal, Sharon Blyfield OBE, Amy Caton and Patrick Cantellow.
About Tom Hadley
Tom is an independent consultant and business coach specialising in high-impact strategic campaigns and workforce issues. Over the last twenty years, Tom has worked with global employers, international institutions, government ministers and two of the UK’s leading business organisations. He reaches into this to provide consultancy services in areas such as reputation management, developing innovative approaches to recruitment, youth employment and employee engagement, taking a lead on the future of work and boosting voice and visibility. Tom also delivers a suite of bespoke coaching programmes covering media training, public speaking, influencing public policy and written communication.
Tom is the author of over 30 White Papers and research reports on the evolving world of work and is a regular keynote speaker and media spokesperson. During his time as Campaigns Director at REC, Tom established the Future of Jobs Observatory to pre-empt future skills needs and the implications of AI adoption. His recent work with the International Labour Organization (ILO) involves delivering bespoke training and support to employer bodies from around the world in areas such as story-led campaigning, crisis management, sustainable development goals (SDGs) and championing the positive role of business in society.
Over the course of his career, Tom has been a representative on over a dozen government forums and served on the European board of the World Employment Confederation. He has a Masters in International and European Law from Assas University in Paris and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). He is a qualified rugby coach and an unrepentant aficionado of 1980s French popular music.
Why Did You Choose To Apply For A Non-Executive Director Role At Youth Employment UK?
- I totally buy into the mission of giving young people a voice and helping to build better bridges into a fast-changing world of work.
- I have deep-rooted interest in how new approaches to youth employment are making an impact across the world – this forms part of my work with the International Labour Organization (ILO). What can we learn from other countries?
- I believe I can make a positive impact, through my experience, networks and skills-sets.
- Youth Employment UK has ambitious plans – I am excited to get onboard and be part of the journey.
What Is One Piece Of Advice You Would Give Your Younger Self?
Listen to the wise words of Bill Strickland – author, social activist and advisor to business leaders and governments all over the world: “Look for the things that inspire you, trouble you, make you feel most alive, and trust in those things to shape your future”.
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