This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary. 🎉That’s three full decades of making amazing things possible for our clients, communities, and colleagues.
We’re marking the occasion by remembering our favourite moments from the last 30 years across the Howden world.
Follow #Howden30 over the next few months to see a selection of our highlights – and to share your own.
Congratulations on 30 amazing years, Howden! 🎉 Your commitment to clients, communities, and colleagues is truly inspiring. At Tree of Life Employee Vitality and Cancer Defense Program, we share this dedication by supporting employers and employees at every phase of the cancer journey – from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and preventative care. Integrating well-being programs into a comprehensive lifestyle approach, we help improve quality of life for all. Here’s to many more years of success and impact!
19 years is a long time for a small business to survive, much less thrive, especially in tech. These elements have seen me through and kept me passionate about, and relevant in, this space:
💡 Curiosity: An almost endless curiosity about business challenges & how technology might play a role in the solutions
🥨 Flexibility: More than just adapting to change, our team thrives on change and get bored when things are static
🤝 Integrity: We're not bound to external sales goals or growth targets, and our clients know we care about their success more than we care about an extra dollar
🌐 Global impact: We've touched hundreds of millions of lives with our education, financial and health solutions, leaving things better than we found them
Let's see what we accomplish in this next year!
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Today we celebrate our 4 year anniversary 🎉🎊🍾
We are very proud of what we've achieved as a team and look forward to what the future holds.
Here's to the next 4 years..
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🎉 Today marks my one-year anniversary as a Director of Business Development at CWT. Reflecting on this milestone, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude:
-Thank you, Douglas Vincent, for opening the door that led me to this incredible journey.
-Thank you, Darren Toohey, for the opportunity to join your exceptional team.
A heartfelt acknowledgment to Linda Shevlin, CTE — your leadership, coaching, and mentorship have been instrumental in the success of our NORAM Sales team and me. 😊
Lessons Learned in Transitioning from the Army:
1. Conduct informational interviews and learn from those who've walked the path before you.
2. Take time for yourself and your family during the transition — it's worth it!
3. Lean on fellow veterans; their support is invaluable.
4. Give back to your community in various ways.
5. Ensure the culture of your new workplace aligns with your values.
Insights from My First Year at CWT:
1. Prioritize genuine connections; it's the foundation of fruitful partnerships.
2. Listen to understand, and take the time to absorb before responding.
3. Bring the Army's work ethic — hard work and initiative are differentiators.
4. Embrace a learning mindset; ask questions and seek continuous improvement.
5. Cherish the present — love what you do and be present for your loved ones.
Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the amazing team at CWT. Here's to many more years of growth and success! 🚀🥂
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆!
Specifically, it's now been one year since the new company (McLaren Global Search and Selection Limited, trading as '𝗠𝗚𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀') superceded the old sole proprietorship (previously trading as 'McLaren Search') with a mission to transition the business from a small UK recruitment enterprise into a truly global search & selection consultancy, one with an absolute focus on exclusivity (either working with clients on a retained basis to execute searches for niche or difficult to fill roles, often overlooked or not well-serviced by larger firms; or working with candidates on an exclusive basis to market them to an agreed list of target organisations within specific geographies).
Commenting on the anniversary, founder & Managing Director Matt J. McLaren said:
"𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 - 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡, 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠-𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 (𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 Animal Equality UK).
𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 & 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑠 𝑀𝐷 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝐺𝑆𝑆 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑥ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑎 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤.
𝑁𝑜𝑤 𝑙𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 - 𝑖𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑑 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑔𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑠 (𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠). 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒!"
This week marks my 4th anniversary at Daikin Central Europe and it’s a moment for reflection on the journey so far. 4 years, 4 insights + 1 special tip is what I managed to wrap up on this occasion:
✔ Never be afraid of changes, because changes are the most certain thing. Once you embrace the idea that everything is in motion – your career, your work environment, your topics, this helps you get a peace of mind. Just keep steering forward.
✔ Believe in your strengths, even when you feel that you’re not making 100% use of them – they are your assets and there will be a moment (perhaps it’s just around the corner), when you will be shining, juggling with all of your strengths and skills and doing the magic you’re supposed to do.
✔ Be grateful for the opportunity to work in a company with high professional standards, ethics and corporate culture. That’s a booster of motivation. Daikin is a great place to work and I am happy to be part of this team!
✔ It’s all about people. Connect with people who will make your everyday at work more positive, productive, inspired. I’m grateful to have met wonderful colleagues at work, who are not just helping me do my job, but feel like I’m part of something bigger. And that’s a gift.
☑ And another one, special edition - believe in your superpowers. You don't have one? Sure you do! I've found mine in something I call "The Bulgarian way" - in a very diverse, international company, it's your genuine, even cultural specifics that might add up as a pinch of magic. Mastering the "Bulgarian way" in the last year has proven to be of utmost importance for me, being part of Daikin Bulgaria. Find your superpower!
Today, as we conclude the celebrations of our 25th anniversary on this festive day, we all want to say with one voice: THANK YOU, Miguel Casal! None of this would have been possible without your leadership!
Miguel Casal, CEO and Chairman of COSTA NOVA Industria, represents the drive to bring Portuguese ceramic tradition to the world.
Everyone in the company knows him. He is more present than any of us, familiar with every file and mastering every issue. This is not an exaggeration – his work ethic is exemplary, and his intelligence is boundlessly admired. He leads with expertise.
Above all, Miguel is a remarkable entrepreneur and visionary. The company, which began modestly yet ambitiously at the start of the century, is now a global reference. It operates four manufacturing units in the Industrial Areas of Vagos and Ílhavo. Projects like the COSTA NOVA brand, present in over 60 countries, and ecogres show his capacity for innovation and success.
"Our story has always been based on a very simple vision: innovation," he says.
He is often seen cycling through the factory floor, always ensuring the quality of the final product and the well-being of his team. We know he will continue to inspire and lead, bringing ambition for success to the table every day.
"Many times, we were in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. Circumstances often dictate success or failure – sometimes by a small margin. We had a mix of luck and vision," he adds.
We respectfully contest this, Eng. Casal, because luck requires a lot of hard work, and nothing that happened in these 25 years was by chance. It was (and above all) a result of your personal effort!
“It's our 100th anniversary today, making us one of the oldest still operating airlines in the world ... A big thank you to everyone who's been part of our journey 💙”
I stumbled upon the above on my feed today and it got me thinking.
You know how we tend to remove former experiences that don’t directly connect the dots of our careers in the expected ways from our resumes? It’s easy to give in to the pressure to make it look like you’ve always known what you want to become and how you’ve gone linearly towards that.
It's of course wonderful if you have an adamant dream job and moodboards to prove it, but it’s as if that's the only definition of ambition and professional success. Sure, there's now more talk about the value of generalists, for example, but certain paths are more often than not still valued above others.
I find this kind of thinking both boring and limiting. I think having diverse experiences, studying different fields, and breaking the rules a bit is the key to becoming an insightful professional – and most importantly, having a life that looks like you. It’s part of the tapestry of our identities after all.
My time as a Finnair flight attendant was shorter than I would have liked since I had my other job and Master’s thesis to prioritize at the time. It's still just as significant to me as any experience in my “own” field. Maybe even more so: I got to dive (or fly) into a whole new world, learn about its realities, and challenge my way of thinking. It was also a great reminder that while we may think we know a lot about something just because we've witnessed it many times, that's usually not the case ☝️ There’s typically a lot more than meets the eye.
Finnair, now 100 years old, will get a new CEO soon. I would challenge the ones making the decision to not overlook those who actually have experience in the realities of the daily work – combined with the obvious competencies that such a position requires of course. Will we see a former flight attendant as the next CEO? I don't think so but maybe around the next jubilee.
Happy birthday Finnair and thank you to everyone who keeps ensuring the safety of the blue wings one flight after another 🦋
One Year Work Anniversary!!
Where did that time go? 12 months ago to the day, I started with DFDS Logistics Special Cargo - and what a year it’s been!!
I joined DFDS having ‘been around the block’ a with a few other companies who just didn’t seem to get it. Don’t get me wrong, if it’s fancy trucks with V8 engines or 750+ Horsepower with alloy wheels and lights you can see from outer space you want, this probably wouldn’t be the company for you. We all basically have the same trucks with the same equipment (mostly 🤔), but it’s the way we do the job that sets us apart from the crowd - and that has to largely be credited to Transport Manager; Paul Grant, Liam Mulligan & Ben Andersen, and of course, a great team of drivers who enable the whole operation to work the best it can.
It’d be wrong to say there are never any issues, it wouldn’t be true if I did, but it’s the way we deal with the issues to deliver the solution that makes all the difference.
I’ve done all kinds of things over the years, and driving trucks is more of a tick box thing for me. Something I always wanted to do like my Dad before me and his Dad before him (even though he always said he’d kick my butt if I ever looked at one 😂) I wish I had the opportunity to ride alongside him though.
The industry is changing in many ways, both in terms of environmental impact, methods of transportation and handling of goods, storage and distribution - all driven by demand created by each and every one of us.
I thrive on a challenge, and relish the opportunities to exceed expectations, and it’s that reason I really wanted to join the Special Cargo team. We deliver everything from Steel Pilings to construction materials for some of the highest profile projects currently ongoing in the UK, but it’s the opportunity to be able to provide exceptional service to our customers that drives me on, and also to set an example for others to follow.
There are always opportunities to do things differently and the way things have always been done, should always be challenged. The ability to adopt change is the capacity to evolve, and evolution is without doubt, the future.
And so with that, I’ll sign off for now with a bit of a recap of the year I’ve had, thank you to everyone who has helped me one way or another this year - you know who you are ❤️🚛❤️🙏
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Celebrating One Year of Growth and Learning!🎉
Today marks one year since I embarked on an incredible journey in HR management. Over the past year, I've had the privilege of learning and implementing various strategies to enhance team building and manage people in a corporate environment. Here are some highlights:
Engagement Activities: Fostered team building, inclusivity, and reward systems through innovative engagement activities.
Global Communication: Communicated with employees internally and externally to ensure an international presence and promote our company globally.
Content Creation: Crafted compelling content, strengthening our online presence and brand image on our company’s website and LinkedIn.
Social Media Management: Skillfully handled both LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, designing posts and curating content that aligns with our brand's message and goals.
Employee Appreciation: Managed and conducted monthly dinners ensuring a healthy and motivated workspace.
Employee Milestone Recognition: Monitored employee anniversaries and birthdays to acknowledge their dedication and contributions.
#HR#TeamBuilding#EmployeeWellBeing#Anniversary
Congratulations on 30 amazing years, Howden! 🎉 Your commitment to clients, communities, and colleagues is truly inspiring. At Tree of Life Employee Vitality and Cancer Defense Program, we share this dedication by supporting employers and employees at every phase of the cancer journey – from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and preventative care. Integrating well-being programs into a comprehensive lifestyle approach, we help improve quality of life for all. Here’s to many more years of success and impact!