We lost a dear friend, Annie De Silva. The ceremony brought ppl together from across the wld, laughing/crying/singing/celebrating Annie’s uniqueness & nrg. She was a radiant light & co-founded the Prana Lounge in Sri Lanka, a lasting legacy. We miss you Annie but carry you w/ us.

Employers are increasingly turning to temporary workers to maintain flexibility amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The latest #ReportOnJobs found: 🔹 Permanent placements fell at the fastest rate since July 2025 🔹 Temporary billings rose at the strongest pace in over three years 🔹 Demand for permanent staff weakened, while temp demand stabilised 🔹 Candidate availability continued to increase 🔗bit.ly/4aw3nIZ

Labour has been warned not to “regulate flexible jobs out of existence” after new polling found two-thirds of part-time workers chose their role specifically because it offered flexibility around childcare or studying.

At #ILC2026, delegates are discussing how #AI is changing the way we work. As new technologies create both opportunities and challenges, we’re asking participants: how do we make AI work for all? Listen to what they had to say — and share your view. ✍️

#JobsOutlook: Employers still plan to hire, but confidence in the decision-making environment has weakened. Hiring outlooks for both permanent and temporary roles remained positive in February–April 2026, though sentiment eased slightly from the previous quarter. Key findings: 📉 Confidence in the UK economy fell to net: -43% 📊 Short-term permanent hiring sentiment: net: 5% 📈 Medium-term permanent hiring sentiment rose to net: 7% 📉 Short-term temporary hiring sentiment fell to net: 2% Read more: bit.ly/4u0RIc2

Accelerated action on gender equality is needed to achieve a sustainable economy for the well-being of all. Follow #ILC2026 for more about the discussion on gender equality in the world of work.

The International Labour Conference is the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to the world of work. For more than a century, it has helped shape the rights and standards that protect people at work. 🔹 Starts 1 June 🔹 Follow #ILC2026 🔹 ow.ly/MoXG50Z34cv

Bound for Istanbul…We’re on a mission from McGrath!! #Istanbul #UTV #AVFC

Take a journey into the future of work! Hear @ilo experts and real stories from workplaces you may never have seen—about how rapid changes in jobs and technology are affecting all of us, and what comes next. 🎧 Tune in today: voices.ilo.org/podcast

⏳ The countdown to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference is on. From 1–12 June, government, employer and worker representatives will meet in Geneva to discuss key issues shaping the world of work. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming. 👀 Follow #ILC2026

A sensational tribute to one of Birmingham’s greats last night at Villa Park. As a bluenose let me tell you that THIS is the cultural heritage of Birmingham that inspires us. People like @BZephaniah. Not tacky flags on lampposts raised by grifters. “Concrete with a heartbeat."

Rugby is about more than rugby; and this is a good message to hammer home in an age of social disconnectivity and screen-time omnipresence! #CoachHadley @ERrugbycoach @EnglandRugby

The other take-away from NW2 was the warm conviviality of the post-match gathering on the Gladstone Park patio. The cosmopolitan fellahs of Kilburn Cosmos celebrated a few club stalwarts - this was a reminder of the connections & life-long friendships that team sports engender..

As flagged in previous posts, building a bridge between junior to senior rugby is one of the most important success measures for any club. The next gen at @BarnetElizRFC is looking good!

Monday sports bulletin incoming… Another barnstorming win at the w/e for the boys of ⁦@BarnetElizRFC⁩ - 39-20 at Kilburn Cosmos. Felt like an important staging post, w/ four of our recent academy players coming into the squad & doing a great job! linkedin.com/posts/tom-hadle…

As well as raising awareness and funding for vital research, #PurpleDay is a great opportunity to celebrate that bravery & ‘purple spirit’! And the pioneering work of organisations like @youngepilepsy ensures that every day is infused with a purple hue….

Every hour, another child or young person in the UK is diagnosed w/ epilepsy.​ My sister Elizabeth had first seizure in her early teens, but never complained & spent her career helping ppl w/ disabilities. She was incredibly brave & resilient, like any person living w/ epilepsy.

Happy #PurpleDay everybody! This is big day for orgs like ⁦@youngepilepsy⁩ & for raising awareness of challenges ppl living w/ epilepsy. Hundreds of individuals, schools & businesses are coming together as #TeamPossible - let’s paint the town purple! linkedin.com/posts/tom-hadle…

Lking fwd to big year on the speaker circuit! I’ll be roaming town to town like David Carradine’s Shaolin monk in 70’s series ‘Kung Fu’, searching for truth & sharing slithers of wisdom. Drop a line to good folk at ⁦@TheSpeakersAgen⁩, book a #TomTalk linkedin.com/posts/tom-hadle…

On the ‘back to the old-school’ vibe, good to see research flag comms, public speaking & ability to convey complex ideas as most in-demand skills. Music to my ears! Drop me a line to get in on the jam - public speaking, media training & written comms all on the set list for 2026!

With so much focus on digital & AI adoption, it’s good to note that ‘retro’ skills like relationship-building & public speaking are in high demand. Great to hear, esp as I’ll be rolling out training programmes on these & other ‘comms conundrums’ in 2026! linkedin.com/posts/tom-hadle…