Youthful Speedy

6 February 2023

Speedy has been accredited as a Youth Verified Business by the Youth Group company which provides employment advice, opportunities and support to young people.

The hirer says this aligns with its People First strategy and underpins its values of innovation, inclusivity, and togetherness, not only benefiting the young people who work at Speedy, but also its customers. 

Speedy plans to expand the work it does around mental health, EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion), ESG (environmental, social and governance), flexible working, career development opportunities and mentoring. It plans to leverage this status to attract more young people into the company by showcasing the hire industry and the career opportunities within it. 

The organisation is encouraging other businesses to take the Youth Verification challenge and to see the positive impact it can have for young people. 

"We are inspired by the Youth Group and its goals to support young talent into work whilst simultaneously assisting with attracting them into progressive businesses like Speedy,” said Ellie Armour, Chief People Officer at Speedy.

“There are over 1.7 million young people connected to the Youth Group, all seeking some level of guidance when it comes to finding a career. We are delighted to be Youth Verified and excited to share our opportunities and welcome more young people into our Speedy family.”   

● As covered earlier on the blog, Speedy is running a virtual work experience programme later this month for 14 to 18-year-olds, highlighting the diverse career opportunities the industry offers.