Harvey Nash Group - The CEOs Bloghttps://www.nashsquared.comLatest thoughts from the CEO of the Harvey Nash GroupTue, 30 Sep 2025 08:25:31 GMTWebflowTime for a break | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/time-for-a-breakhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/time-for-a-breakAround the world, many of us will be taking some time to renew energy for the time aheadFri, 20 Dec 2024 12:23:14 GMTSomething we can all get behind… | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/something-we-can-all-get-behindhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/something-we-can-all-get-behindThe Significance of the Digital Leadership Report Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:02:19 GMTCEO Guest Blog: Glad tidings we bring? - How to make sure *everyone* enjoys the annual festive marathon | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-guest-blog-glad-tidings-we-bring---how-to-make-sure-everyone-enjoys-the-annual-festive-marathonhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-guest-blog-glad-tidings-we-bring---how-to-make-sure-everyone-enjoys-the-annual-festive-marathonA blog by your NASHpride Employee Resource Group (ERG) Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:24:31 GMTChange is a certainty | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/change-is-a-certaintyhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/change-is-a-certaintyDuring the past year we have spoken a lot about change, and I know I have written about in previous blogs. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:51:51 GMTWhy We Must Double Down on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/why-we-must-double-down-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-techhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/why-we-must-double-down-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-techThis week we hosted our 10th Diversity in Tech conference in partnership with Computer Weekly at LinkedIn’s offices. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:48:04 GMTGuest CEO Blog: Transgender Awareness Week 2024 by Samuel Bailey, Marketing Analyst | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-transgender-awareness-week-2024-by-samuel-bailey-marketing-analysthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-transgender-awareness-week-2024-by-samuel-bailey-marketing-analystThis week marks Transgender Awareness Week. A time dedicated to shining the light on our Trans+ friends, family and peers.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:26:41 GMTDid you know that stressed is desserts spelt backwards? | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/did-you-know-that-stressed-is-desserts-spelt-backwardshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/did-you-know-that-stressed-is-desserts-spelt-backwardsI've been reflecting on the concept of stress and its impact on our lives, especially as this week is Stress Awareness Week.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:40:03 GMTFrom Black Holes to Cups of Tea - the Power of Gravity | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/from-black-holes-to-cups-of-tea---the-power-of-gravityhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/from-black-holes-to-cups-of-tea---the-power-of-gravityGravity is a powerful thing. Just look at the sky at night - whole solar systems revolve because of it, galaxies smash and collide through its force.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:41:27 GMTThe path to expertise | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-path-to-expertisehttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-path-to-expertiseWe often talk about being experts in our field. Whether this is as a company, a service or as an individual contributor in our daily work. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:50:48 GMTA Year of Change – 2024 Harvey Nash Tech Talent & Salary Report | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-year-of-change---2024-harvey-nash-tech-talent-salary-reporthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-year-of-change---2024-harvey-nash-tech-talent-salary-reportThe report contains insights from over 2,700 candidates across the world on a wide range of topics. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:39:25 GMTGuest CEO Blog: Celebrating National Coming Out Day as an Ally by Emily Maddocks, Consultant, Harvey Nash Manchester | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-celebrating-national-coming-out-day-as-an-ally-by-emily-maddocks-consultant-harvey-nash-manchesterhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-celebrating-national-coming-out-day-as-an-ally-by-emily-maddocks-consultant-harvey-nash-manchesterToday, we honour the importance of living openly and celebrate the bravery it takes to come out. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:12:26 GMTWhether you’re Gen X, Y or Z – we all need to be GenAI | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/whether-youre-gen-x-y-or-z---we-all-need-to-be-genaihttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/whether-youre-gen-x-y-or-z---we-all-need-to-be-genaiIn the world of recruitment, where we help our clients and candidates make career choices every day, this question is particularly relevant. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:55:15 GMTOne Giant Leap - A proud moment with NASA | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/one-giant-leap---a-proud-moment-with-nasahttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/one-giant-leap---a-proud-moment-with-nasaLast week I was working in New York alongside colleagues from our USA businesses - Harvey Nash and NashTech -and David Savage, our Technology evangelist.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:54:56 GMTGuest CEO Blog: Inclusion with impact – guest blog by Helen Hadley, Employee Experience Manager  | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-inclusion-with-impact---guest-blog-by-helen-hadley-employee-experience-managerhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-inclusion-with-impact---guest-blog-by-helen-hadley-employee-experience-managerIt’s an annual event founded by ‘Inclusive Employers’ in the UK that promotes diversity and inclusion...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:35:45 GMTFresh ideas | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/fresh-ideashttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/fresh-ideasThey don't have to be big ones, or ideas that change the world. They don't even have to be ideas that end up being acted on. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:33:40 GMTBeing in the Moment | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/being-in-the-momenthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/being-in-the-momentWe've all heard it before: "Be present." "Live in the moment." "Practice mindfulness." It sounds great in theory, doesn't it? Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:11:13 GMTDriven to distraction | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/driven-to-distractionhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/driven-to-distractionWith so many new technologies, there is always something to distract us from what we should be doing.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:28:26 GMTRainy Days | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/rainy-dayshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/rainy-daysThis week has delivered its fair share of rain. It’s been hard to believe it is still August and not November. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:29:09 GMTEat, sleep, work, repeat | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/eat-sleep-work-repeathttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/eat-sleep-work-repeatI like to think of myself as somebody driven by curiosity and a desire to find new and better ways to live life and have better outcomes.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:04:13 GMTFiltering the world | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/filtering-the-worldhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/filtering-the-worldThe filter we apply to how we see the world can make a real difference between us seeing opportunity or adversity.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:20:33 GMTGuest CEO Blog: What are you famous for? by James Baker, Managing Director, Harvey Nash Germany | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-what-are-you-famous-for-by-james-baker-managing-director-harvey-nash-germanyhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-what-are-you-famous-for-by-james-baker-managing-director-harvey-nash-germanyThis is a question I love to ask people in the staffing business as I believe it gives a good indication of how confident someone is about what they are sellingFri, 02 Aug 2024 08:42:34 GMTThe Paris Olympics and us | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-paris-olympics-and-ushttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-paris-olympics-and-usThe 2024 Olympic games are about to get underway in Paris today. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:23:51 GMTA short note | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-short-notehttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-short-noteThis week you have heard a lot from me and from members of the ExCo. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:02:24 GMTThere’s strength in passion | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/theres-strength-in-passionhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/theres-strength-in-passionI’m constantly blown away by the people we have in our businessThu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:03 GMTGuest CEO blog: The Power of YET! By Jony Mandal, VP, Culture and Development, NashTech | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-the-power-of-yet-by-jony-mandal-vp-culture-and-development-nashtechhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-the-power-of-yet-by-jony-mandal-vp-culture-and-development-nashtechIn the arena of personal and professional growth and development, there exists a simple, yet powerful approach known as "The Power of YET"Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:12:53 GMTThe end can be the start | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-end-can-be-the-starthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-end-can-be-the-startOver the past 3 weeks colleagues from around the world have covered many kilometres through 40 different sports. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:15:34 GMTTechnology, talent…and art | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/technology-talent-and-arthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/technology-talent-and-artLast Wednesday, June 19th, I was delighted to be joined by colleagues from across Nash Squared to take part in our grand opening.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:58:50 GMTDealing with a difficult market | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/dealing-with-a-difficult-markethttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/dealing-with-a-difficult-market"Being bold is not about working harder. It’s about adding that little bit extra courage or urgency to everything we do."Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:21:39 GMTCompeting and connecting | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/competing-and-connectinghttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/competing-and-connectingWe're getting ready for the Nash Squared World GamesFri, 07 Jun 2024 08:16:54 GMTGuest CEO blog: Cookie Crunchers… getting the right mix 😊 by Jeroen Fries, Managing Director, Talent-IT | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-cookie-crunchers-getting-the-right-mix-by-jeroen-fries-managing-director-talent-ithttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-cookie-crunchers-getting-the-right-mix-by-jeroen-fries-managing-director-talent-it2022 and 2023 were extremely successful as we hired, trained, and deployed over 100 people in a wide range of technologies. Fri, 31 May 2024 07:48:21 GMTThe art of conversation | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-blog-the-art-of-conversationhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-blog-the-art-of-conversationIt’s National Conversation Week this week in the UK and it really got me thinking about how important it is to talk to others. Fri, 24 May 2024 09:23:42 GMTAI and Nash Squared | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ai-and-nash-squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ai-and-nash-squaredHow AI can assist a people business. If you are anything like me, you will no doubt be fascinated with developments in Artificial intelligenceFri, 17 May 2024 12:12:21 GMTGuest CEO Blog: "From Moments to Movements: ethNASHity’s Journey” by Brenna Barnett, ethNASHity Co-Lead | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-from-moments-to-movements-ethnashitys-journey-by-brenna-barnett-ethnashity-co-leadhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-from-moments-to-movements-ethnashitys-journey-by-brenna-barnett-ethnashity-co-lead“Calling all adventurers!” Today, we embark on a thrilling voyage with ethNASHity Employee Resource Group (ERG)Thu, 09 May 2024 13:15:20 GMTPoetry for all | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/poetry-for-allhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/poetry-for-allI was talking with Rob Grimsey, our Group Marketing Director, this week. Not unusual in itself, we regularly talk on a wide variety of topics...Fri, 03 May 2024 09:47:23 GMTGive me a break | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/give-me-a-breakhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/give-me-a-breakIt seems to me that every day things seem to come at us at an ever-faster pace, demanding our attention and our time.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:19:07 GMTMy 200th CEO Blog | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/my-200th-ceo-bloghttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/my-200th-ceo-blogIf someone told me that on the first day of joining Nash Squared in February 2020 I was going to be writing the equivalent of a 120,000 word book..Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:18:17 GMTGuest blog: How employees’ voice matters by Akeesh Khokhar, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Harvey Nash and Megan Johnson, D&I and Employee Experience Co-ordinator, Nash Squared | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-how-employees-voice-matters-by-akeesh-khokhar-senior-recruitment-consultant-harvey-nash-and-megan-johnson-d-i-and-employee-experience-co-ordinator-nash-squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-how-employees-voice-matters-by-akeesh-khokhar-senior-recruitment-consultant-harvey-nash-and-megan-johnson-d-i-and-employee-experience-co-ordinator-nash-squaredToday, I want to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of our employees' voices to our D&I initiatives. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:35:28 GMTCelebrating creativity | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/celebrating-creativityhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/celebrating-creativityI’m sure we all think of different things when we hear the word ‘creativity’. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:48:46 GMTSpringing into April | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/springing-into-aprilhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/springing-into-aprilIn the Northern Hemisphere we commence Spring and daylight-saving time this weekend. It’s a time of year I love.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:46:43 GMTGuest Blog: Gross National Happiness by John O’Brien, CEO, NashTech | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-gross-national-happiness-by-john-obrien-ceo-nashtech-https://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-gross-national-happiness-by-john-obrien-ceo-nashtech-I am the CEO of NashTech, and joined Nash Squared a few months ago. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:12:13 GMTWhat a week it’s been | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/what-a-week-its-beenhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/what-a-week-its-beenLast week was full of different elements. All of them bringing surprising and much valued moments. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:27:49 GMTGuest Blog: Inspiring Inclusion: Celebrating the Strength of Diversity on International Women's Day, by wo+men@NASH Employee Resource Group | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-inspiring-inclusion-celebrating-the-strength-of-diversity-on-international-womens-day-by-wo-men-nash-employee-resource-grouphttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-inspiring-inclusion-celebrating-the-strength-of-diversity-on-international-womens-day-by-wo-men-nash-employee-resource-groupI am delighted to be handing over the reins of my blog this week to our wo+men@NASH Employee Resource Group (ERG) Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:38:30 GMTEmployee Appreciation Day | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/employee-appreciation-day-2https://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/employee-appreciation-day-2Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect reminder that behind every organisation is a team of dedicated employees.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:53:09 GMTBe bold | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/be-boldhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/be-boldThis week we had our first quarterly webinar for the year where we announced our theme for this year which is to ‘Be Bold’. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:57:13 GMTGuest Blog: Good Things Happen When We Work Together by Auke de Jong, Business Unit Director - Netherlands | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-good-things-happen-when-we-work-together-by-auke-de-jong-business-unit-director---direct-delivery-netherlandshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-good-things-happen-when-we-work-together-by-auke-de-jong-business-unit-director---direct-delivery-netherlandsMy blog is about sales and collaboration between different countries and brands.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:23:12 GMTGuest Blog: Celebrating Tet by Mr. Tuyen Le, Delivery Director at the NashTech office in Hanoi | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-celebrating-tet-by-mr-tuyen-le-delivery-director-at-the-nashtech-office-in-hanoihttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-celebrating-tet-by-mr-tuyen-le-delivery-director-at-the-nashtech-office-in-hanoiTet is essentially the Lunar New Year and is an important cultural celebration for all Vietnamese people. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:24:31 GMTToday marks my four year anniversary at Nash Squared as Group CEO | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/today-marks-my-four-year-anniversary-at-nash-squared-as-group-ceohttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/today-marks-my-four-year-anniversary-at-nash-squared-as-group-ceoToday marks my four year anniversary at Nash Squared as Group CEO. It really does seem that this time has passed in a whir. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:27:32 GMTThank you | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/thanks-to-youhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/thanks-to-youThank you doesn’t seem a big enough word to encompass all that you want to get across sometimes. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:19:55 GMTThere are two types of people in this world… | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/there-are-two-types-of-people-in-this-worldhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/there-are-two-types-of-people-in-this-worldFrom time to time I find myself wondering who is the most successful in life - the optimist or the pessimist?Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:28:25 GMTGuest Blog: The importance of recognition by Rachel Watts, Global Marketing Director, Harvey Nash | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-the-importance-of-recognition-by-rachel-watts-global-marketing-director-harvey-nashhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-the-importance-of-recognition-by-rachel-watts-global-marketing-director-harvey-nashHuman nature is such that we all want to be recognised for a job well done. A sincerely meant ‘Thank you’ or ‘great work’ are some of the most powerful words..Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:36:51 GMTOur differences are our strengths: Bev in conversation with our new CPO Andrew Neal | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/our-differences-are-our-strengths-bev-in-conversation-with-our-new-cpo-andrew-nealhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/our-differences-are-our-strengths-bev-in-conversation-with-our-new-cpo-andrew-nealFirstly I would like to wish everyone a happy new year in the parts of the world that celebrate a new year starting 1st January. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:56:00 GMTEnd of year reflections | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/end-of-year-reflectionshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/end-of-year-reflectionsIt’s a busy time in the business for all of us and so many good things are happening alongside the usual challenges that this time of year brings.. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:52:50 GMTGuest Blog: Revelations on the road by David Savage, Group Technology Evangelist | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-revelations-on-the-road-by-david-savage-group-technology-evangelisthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-revelations-on-the-road-by-david-savage-group-technology-evangelistSooner or later I'm going to have to stop feeling slightly embarrassed and awkward when I'm asked the question; "So where are you jetting to next Dave?"Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:52:10 GMTLittle Donkeys | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/little-donkeyshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/little-donkeysFirstly, on a personal level, colleagues may not know this but I have two miniature donkeys, Timmy and Tux. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:33:51 GMTGuest Blog: Cathy Wells - People and Culture Director, UKI, Europe & Australia | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-cathy-wells-people-and-culture-director-uki-europe-australiahttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-cathy-wells-people-and-culture-director-uki-europe-australiaStarting a new role can be both thrilling and challenging. Starting a new role in a recruitment business is a whole new level of challenging!Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:03:52 GMTGuest Blog: International Men‘s Day by Elisabeth Fruehwirth | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-international-men-s-day-by-elisabeth-fruehwirthhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-international-men-s-day-by-elisabeth-fruehwirthThis Sunday, the world is celebrating International Men’s Day. This year’s topic is ‘Zero Male Suicide’ ....Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:36:09 GMTSliding Doors | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/sliding-doorshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/sliding-doorsIn 1998 a film called Sliding Doors was released. Now, many of you reading this may not have been born then, but trust me it’s a fun film to watch...Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:09:32 GMTGuest Blog: Bhavya Aggarwal CTO for NashTech India | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-by-bhavya-aggarwal-cto-for-nashtech-indiahttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-by-bhavya-aggarwal-cto-for-nashtech-indiaBeing a technology enthusiast for almost 20+ years, technology is my first love and have consistently tried to add to my breadth of knowledge.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:58:55 GMT25 years of thought leadership | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/25-years-of-thought-leadershiphttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/25-years-of-thought-leadershipOver the next few weeks we’ll be launching the Digital Leadership Report (DLR). Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:55:11 GMTWinning without a medal | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/winning-without-a-medalhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/winning-without-a-medalWednesday this week I was at an awards ceremony. It was a smart, grand occasion ....Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:38:26 GMTGetting ready | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/getting-readyhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/getting-readyThe last few months haven’t been easy for many of us. Difficult market conditions have made many of our jobs harder...Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:46:56 GMTMental health – sometimes a walk is not enough | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-blog-mental-health-sometimes-a-walk-is-not-enoughhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/ceo-blog-mental-health-sometimes-a-walk-is-not-enoughLike many of you I’m sure, I enjoy walking and one of my early morning rituals is to take my dog Enzo out into the fresh air. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:30:41 GMTCyber Awareness Month 2023 | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/cyber-awareness-month-2023https://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/cyber-awareness-month-2023Sunday sees the start of two important events. For the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, Black History Month, and Cyber Awareness Month, is relevant worldwideFri, 29 Sep 2023 07:40:25 GMTGuest Blog: Inclusion matters – guest blog by Helen Hadley, Employee Experience Manager | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-inclusion-matters-guest-blog-by-helen-hadley-employee-experience-managerhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-inclusion-matters-guest-blog-by-helen-hadley-employee-experience-managerI can honestly say I have never been made to feel more welcome and included in my 17 years of working in HR than I did when I joined Harvey Nash / Nash SquaredWed, 20 Sep 2023 15:48:40 GMTGuest Blog: Jason Pyle – Managing Director USA, India, and Canada - stepping up to an exec position | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-jason-pyle-managing-director-usa-india-and-canada-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-jason-pyle-managing-director-usa-india-and-canada-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionRecently, I was promoted to an executive role with Nash Squared and became part of the Executive Council (ExCo). It is truly an honor.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:57:27 GMTGuest Blog: Rhona Carmichael – Chief Commercial Officer - stepping up to an exec position | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-rhona-carmichael-chief-commercial-officer-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-rhona-carmichael-chief-commercial-officer-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionIt’s is now the second week of me being fully immersed in my new role as Group Chief Commercial Officer, and I wanted to properly introduce myself Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:02:40 GMTGuest Blog: Andy Heyes – Managing Director UK&I and Central Europe - stepping up to an exec position | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-andy-heyes-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-andy-heyes-stepping-up-to-an-exec-positionAndy Heyes – Managing Director UK&I and Central Europe - stepping up to an exec positionThu, 31 Aug 2023 09:46:12 GMTStepping Up | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/stepping-uphttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/stepping-upWe have just started the second half of our year and many people will have had or are about to have their summer holidaysFri, 25 Aug 2023 10:53:24 GMTBeing part of a team | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/being-part-of-a-teamhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/being-part-of-a-teamLike many of you, I’ve been gripped by the Women’s Football World Cup that’s currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:48:37 GMTGuest CEO Blog: A Day of a Software Developer | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-a-day-of-a-software-developerhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-ceo-blog-a-day-of-a-software-developerContinuing with our series of Guest Blogs. This week, Vy Nguyen Pham Thanh, NashTechThu, 10 Aug 2023 14:26:51 GMTKeep Looking Forward | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/keep-looking-forwardhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/keep-looking-forwardThere is a quote from a famous ice hockey player, Wayne Gretzky, who said ‘skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been’. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:42:07 GMTGuest Blog: Harvey Nash NextGen / Cookie Crunchers | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-harvey-nash-nextgen-cookie-crunchershttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-harvey-nash-nextgen-cookie-crunchersAs many of you know, I am passionate about bringing more people into the technology sector. One very important route to this is cross training...Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:45:10 GMTOur place in the market | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/our-place-in-the-markethttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/our-place-in-the-marketThere has been a lot of discussion both inside our business and across all the media channels for many months on the topic of the conditions in the ‘markets’...Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:56:35 GMTAll in the balance | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/all-in-the-balancehttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/all-in-the-balanceI always find that if I immerse myself in nature and spend time in the great outdoors that whatever worries or concerns that I have been carrying with me...Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:55:12 GMTGuest Blog: The Ripple Effect of Empowerment - Melanie Hayes, Chief People Officer, Nash Squared | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-the-ripple-effect-of-empowerment-melanie-hayes-chief-people-officer-nash-squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-the-ripple-effect-of-empowerment-melanie-hayes-chief-people-officer-nash-squaredThis week we launched our #YourPotentialSquared campaign which is our message that when we foster an inclusive culture, when we recognise and value everyone forFri, 07 Jul 2023 11:01:24 GMTOpen to read your postcard | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/open-your-postcardhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/open-your-postcardFor those of us in the northern hemisphere, we are now in summer. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:19:13 GMTLondon Tech Week and more… | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/london-tech-week-and-morehttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/london-tech-week-and-moreIt’s been such an interesting few weeks. Last week I was honoured to have been asked to speak on a panel on Day 1 at London Tech Week.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:23:51 GMTGuest Blog: Driving Digital Transformation - Ankur Anand, Group Chief Information Officer, Nash Squared | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-driving-digital-transformation-ankur-anand-group-chief-information-officer-nash-squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-driving-digital-transformation-ankur-anand-group-chief-information-officer-nash-squaredThis week's blog is written by our new permanent Chief Information Officer, Ankur AnandFri, 16 Jun 2023 08:15:37 GMTGuest Blog: Loud and Proud? Why do we celebrate Pride, and what is the thought-process involved - David Savage, Group Technology Evangelist, Nash Squared | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-loud-and-proud-why-do-we-celebrate-pride-and-what-is-the-thought-process-involved-david-savage-group-technology-evangelist-nash-squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-loud-and-proud-why-do-we-celebrate-pride-and-what-is-the-thought-process-involved-david-savage-group-technology-evangelist-nash-squaredTo celebrate Pride Month, current co-chair of the Nash Pride Employee Resource Group, David Savage talks about why we celebrateFri, 09 Jun 2023 09:20:53 GMTYou’ve got to be in it to win it | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/youve-got-to-be-in-it-to-win-ithttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/youve-got-to-be-in-it-to-win-itI can’t believe it’s the start of the third annual Nash Squared World Games next week on Monday 5th June. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:08:26 GMTGuest Blog: A visit to London by PVM Srinivas, MD Harvey Nash India | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-a-visit-to-london-by-pvm-srinivas-md-harvey-nash-indiahttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-a-visit-to-london-by-pvm-srinivas-md-harvey-nash-indiaPVM Srinivas, MD Harvey Nash India, talks about his trip to visit the London office earlier this monthThu, 25 May 2023 17:15:11 GMTA love letter to ChatGPT? | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-love-letter-to-chatgpthttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/a-love-letter-to-chatgptFor those that worry that ChatGPT is going to take over the world, just ask it to write you a love letter. Thu, 18 May 2023 10:04:55 GMTSmell the flowers | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/smell-the-flowershttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/smell-the-flowersThe power duo of mindfulness and digital minimalismThu, 11 May 2023 08:32:47 GMTContractor of the Year Award | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/contractor-of-the-year-awardhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/contractor-of-the-year-awardWhen Ronny Lommelen proposed last year that we have a global competition to find the ‘contractor of the year’ my response was immediate: “YES let’s do this!”.Fri, 05 May 2023 12:56:33 GMTGolden ticket | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/golden-tickethttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/golden-ticketThis week we had a long service lunch celebration in London, our second year of hosting this. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:14:21 GMTSpring in Düsseldorf | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/spring-in-dusseldorfhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/spring-in-dusseldorfThis week I have been in Düsseldorf with the ExCo for our now regular six monthly offsite strategic review summit. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:21:32 GMTNot | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/nothttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/notThis week I have been thinking as I often do about the seasons and the impact it can have on us personallyFri, 14 Apr 2023 11:01:24 GMTGuest Blog: Springing into a new season… Melanie Hayes, Chief People Officer | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-springing-into-a-new-season-melanie-hayes-chief-people-officerhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-springing-into-a-new-season-melanie-hayes-chief-people-officerThis week I have asked Melanie Hayes our Chief People officer to take over my blog as guest blogger for the week. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:31:19 GMTPace and Focus in a day | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/pace-and-focus-in-a-dayhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/pace-and-focus-in-a-dayIt has been another action packed, thought provoking week. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:42:34 GMTIn great company | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/in-great-companyhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/in-great-companyWhenever I find myself in amongst a gathering of people, no matter what the purpose, I find myself feeling part of something bigger on this planet.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:33:59 GMTOn being famous | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-being-famoushttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-being-famousI often wonder what it must be like to be famous, do you ever think about that? Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:43:09 GMTOn the road again | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-the-road-again-2https://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-the-road-again-2By now many of you will have seen me at a Kick Off either in person or through video link, and I have a number ahead of me in the next few weeks. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:45:17 GMTOn the road | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-the-roadhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/on-the-roadI flew back in from Hyderabad in India on Tuesday afternoon and headed home to the Isle of Wight for the briefest pit stops, getting home at tea time. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:52:58 GMTTime well spent in the USA and India | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/time-well-spent-in-the-usa-and-indiahttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/time-well-spent-in-the-usa-and-indiaI am consciously aware of my impact on the planet and this has not been lost on meFri, 24 Feb 2023 14:11:56 GMTGuest Blog: Cuong Nguyen talks about Service Mindset | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-cuong-nguyen-talks-about-service-mindsethttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-cuong-nguyen-talks-about-service-mindsetIn today’s blog we head over to Asia where our guest writer is Cuong Nguyen, MD, NashTech, Vietnam. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:38:53 GMTThe devil is in the detail | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-devil-is-in-the-detailhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-devil-is-in-the-detailThe devil is in the detail and if you don’t pay enough attention, things can quickly go wrong. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:38:36 GMTNew year, fresh choices | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/new-year-fresh-choiceshttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/new-year-fresh-choicesHappy New Year everyone! In case you are wondering why I am so late with the wishes, today is the third day of our fresh new financial year.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:05:28 GMTGuest Blog: Peter Hros, HR Director, Technology Recruitment & Group Functions for UKI & Europe | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-peter-hros-hr-director-technology-recruitment-group-functions-for-uki-europehttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/guest-blog-peter-hros-hr-director-technology-recruitment-group-functions-for-uki-europeContinuing our guest blog series featuring colleagues from across our company, I am delighted to bring you Peter HrosFri, 27 Jan 2023 09:49:42 GMTThe Power of Focus | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-power-of-focushttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-power-of-focusI have been thinking a lot this week about the power of focus, and the enemy of achievement - the opposite of focus - which I will call distraction.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:04:29 GMTThe journey, not the destination | The CEO's Blog | Nash Squaredhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-journey-not-the-destinationhttps://www.nashsquared.com/ceo-blog/the-journey-not-the-destination“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” is a quote famously attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson the American philosopher.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:37:26 GMT