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April 2024 in Insight
Accelerate Progress: Invest in Women in Security
Four Hart personnel share why it’s important to keep pushing for SDG5 by investing in women in security.
March 2024 in News
Travelling to Hostile Environments: An Essential Guide
Planning a travel itinerary for destinations known for their hazards demands more than the typical foresight and preparation.
September 2023 in Insight | News
Empowering Women and Breaking Barriers: Hart Nationwide’s Commitment to Gender Equality in East Africa
Hart Nationwide, a company operating in a predominantly male-dominated industry like security, has managed to significantly increase the representation of women in its workforce.
September 2023 in Insight | News
Elevating Aviation Security in East Africa: The Powerful Partnership of Hart Nationwide and Longport Aviation Security
In the dynamic landscape of aviation security in East Africa, a formidable alliance has emerged between two prominent entities: Chelsea Group companies Hart Nationwide and Longport Aviation Security.
April 2023 in News
Hart Recognised for Responsible and Ethical Security Services by Leading Compliance Body
Hart recently featured on the ICoCA website. ICoCA is a leading compliance body in the security space.
June 2022 in Insight
Insight: Strengthening Your Workforce with Veteran Talent
As we gear up to Armed Forces Day 2022, HR Manager Charlene Gebhardt shares her insight into veteran recruitment at Hart
June 2022 in Insight
Insight: From Armed Forces to Risk Management
Ahead of Armed Forces Day 2022, we chat to Head of Support Services Gordon Hughes about tranisitioning out of service and entering a whole new career phase as a veteran.
May 2022 in Insight
Corporate Responsibility and Duty of Care in the Context of Somalia
With Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 48% of global terrorism deaths, and a pandemic leaving no country untouched, what does effective management of Duty of Care look like? Chris Bees, Country Manager for Hart Nationwide, Somalia, sheds some light
March 2022 in Insight
Insights from a Hart Overseas Security Manager
She's spent 16 years as an Overseas Security Manager in locations around the world. Here, Penny Derham shares her insights into the type of person suited to the job, the key to developing an effective security culture, and why this is a role she believes women can excel in.
July 2021 in News
Insight: Choosing Your Second Career After Leaving the Military
With the recent celebration of Armed Forces Day, veteran and Hart Chief Administration Officer Graham Kerr shares his insights into leaving the British Army as well as his advice on deciding if the security sector is for you.
March 2021 in News
Why Women’s Empowerment is a Priority for Hart
Hart's female employees in Somalia share the realities of working in the security sector
March 2021 in News
Hart Has World-Class K9 Units, Here’s Why
Hart’s Kennel Master shares how her team maintain the quality and standards of our 60-strong K9 unit
January 2021 in Insight
Insights From Hart’s K9 Kennel Master
She's spent 20 years working with dogs and now oversees Hart's K9 units in Afghanistan. Karen Yardley, Kennel Master, shares her thoughts on a successful day at the office
December 2020 in News
ISO certification achieved by Hart Nationwide in Somalia
Despite the additional challenges of a global pandemic, Hart is proud to announce that our operations in Somalia, Hart Nationwide, has achieved ISO certifications
September 2020 in Insight
Living and Working Through a Global Pandemic
Afghanistan Logistics Manager, Carl Bower, shares the challenges and the positives of working in 2020
May 2020 by Kim Ewart in News
How Veterans Are Supporting Frontline Medical Response
Why military veterans are sharing lessons learnt on handling stress with front-line medical staff
April 2020 in News
Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19
When Hart Nationwide secured a medical evacuation of a British COVID-19 patient from Mogadishu, time was of the essence
January 2020 in News
Managing the Predictably Unpredictable: A Country Manager in Post-Conflict Zone
It stands to reason that to manage a professional security company in a post-conflict foreign country, where no two days are the same, takes far more than a 40-hour week mind-set
December 2019 in News
New Armed Forces Covenant a Welcome Echo to Hart’s Modus Operandi
The signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, an initiative by the Ministry of the Defence to rally support from the business and charitable sectors for the armed forces community, was for Hart, an important formality that echoes its modus operandi at many levels.
October 2019 in News
Hart Continues Trauma Risk Management Investment
At Hart, the concept of therapeutic governance and social risk management is key to the company’s overall philosophy that the quality of its people are its greatest asset.
July 2019 in News
Process and Compliance, the New Best Defence
"Today the security industry plays a vital role in supporting humanitarian, reconstruction works and capacity building in hostile environments – work that could otherwise not take place. We are an enabler to the international community to do more good in more places."
July 2019 in News
Careers in Hard Places
"Working in Afghanistan is challenging but exciting at the same time. There's never a dull moment, everyday is a new day where anything can happen." Charlene Gebhardt, Hart International, Afghanistan
July 2019 by Graham Kerr in News
Report Back: ISOA-SCEG Conference on Security and Stability
The conference comprised a series of excellent speakers led by Admiral Lord West giving the keynote address ‘Strategic Trends and Risks – Horizon Scanning’. This wide-ranging analysis left one in little doubt that the world is in the least stable condition experienced for many a year.
May 2019 in News
Responsive & Compliant: Securing Chelsea Village in Mogadishu
In a location where situations can escalate quickly, Hart is constantly adapting the security design of Chelsea Village, the group's secure camp in Mogadishu, to the threat of the environment
May 2019 by Kim Ewart in News
Supporting Veterans Through Hire A Hero
Committed to fundraise for Hire A Hero, Kim Ewart – Hart’s Deputy Contract Manager – put herself through a gruelling obstacle course for this cause which is close to her heart
March 2019 by Claire Green in News
Trauma Risk Management: Supporting Our Personnel
Our people are our most important asset. Find out how we support our personnel through trauma risk management
January 2019 by Graham Kerr in Insight | News
Insights from the Chairman of SCEG
Graham Kerr, with Hart for more than 14 years, reflects on his year as Chair of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG)
January 2019 by Paul Urey in News
In Country Insights With Hart’s Afghanistan Country Director
Afghanistan Country Director Paul Urey shares his experiences from within the security sector in Kabul and what motivates him on a daily basis.
November 2018 by Claire Green in News
McCain’s Legacy & The Magnitsky Act
Hart’s Regional Director for Europe, Claire Green, attended a discussion about John McCain’s legacy and the Magnitsky Act – and the impact that it is making against government corruption almost a decade since it was passed.
October 2018 in News
Hart Business & Security Licenses Renewed in Somalia
Hart is proud to announce the receipt of our renewed business and security licenses in Somalia.
March 2018 in News
Hart PSC License Renewed in Afghanistan
Hart is proud to announce the renewal of our yearly MoI license, which demonstrates Hart’s compliance and commitment to adhere to all Afghan laws and regulations governing the operations of PSCs.
August 2017 in Insight
Shining A Light on
East Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis
Security risks shouldn’t stand in the way of reporting on need-to-be-told humanitarian stories. When a news team came to cover the effect of drought in Somalia, Hart Nationwide were there to support
August 2017 by Rob Noble in Insight
Three Ways To Solve The Libya-Italy Migrant Crisis
Here's what can be done on an international and local level to help solve the migrant crisis
July 2017 in Insight
Managing security: being connected by tech means we’re already at risk
In the second of five blogs on megatrends, Rob Noble speaks about how broad cyber security threats have become, given our reliance on everyday tech
June 2017 in News
London Introduction to the Chelsea Group Security & Crisis Management Division
As of 2017, Hart and Security Exchange have formed a division that offers holistic security planning, preparation, response and recovery. Watch the video and meet the team
May 2017 by Rupert Reid in Insight
The Time Is Now For Innovative Products For The Special Risks Market
Rupert Reid, CEO of Security Exchange, reports back from the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) annual gathering in Philadelphia, the biggest industry event of the year
April 2017 by Rob Noble in Insight
Managing security: protection of the essential and taking risk on the desirable?
In the first of five blogs on megatrends, Rob Noble considers our changing world and what the shifting demographics mean for security globally and at home
March 2017 by Rob Preston in Insight
How To Ensure Effective Decision Making in a Crisis
Whether on the sports field or in the business arena, navigating your team through an unforeseen crisis involves similar tactics
January 2017 in News
Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) Certification
Hart is an ongoing member of SCEG, demonstrating our dedication to embracing regulation, transparency and professional standards.
December 2016 in News
Introducing Chelsea Group Security & Crisis Management division
Both specialists in their fields, Hart and Security Exchange have formed the Chelsea Group Security & Crisis Management division offering clients a host of services for the special risk market from kidnap and ransom to business travel management.
December 2016 in News
Hart Registers With System for Award Management (SAM)
Hart is now registered on the System for Award Management (SAM), providing a more streamlined process of obtaining and procuring US federal contracts. SAM also confirms that Hart are eligible to bid on such contracts.
November 2016 in News
HART K9: HIGHLY TRAINED DETECTION DOGS
Our world-class, highly trained dogs confirm or rule out the presence of hazardous explosive materials and enable your usual activities to continue with minimal or no interruption.
November 2016 in News
Hart Welcomes Security Exchange To The Group
The recent addition to the Chelsea Group is Security Exchange, a provider of security risk management services for the insurance industry. Their diverse range of disciplines includes: Kidnap & Ransom, Product Contamination, Terrorism and Political Violence, Marine Piracy, Aviation and Cyber. Hart welcomes them to the group and looks forward to working together to continue providing our clients with specialised security.
April 2016 in News
LEADING PROVIDERS IN AVIATION SECURITY
Together with our sister company Longport Aviation Security, we provide true end-to-end and turnkey aviation security (AVSEC) solutions based on international standards.
April 2016 in News
HART’S DEDICATION TO THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS
As a company, Hart strives for standards of excellence in all that we do. And so we are proud to be one of the first private security companies to be certified to ISO 18788 (PSC1) and to achieve the BS OHSAS18001.
April 2016 in News
ONGOING SUCCESS IN AFGHANISTAN
Fully licenced to operate in Afghanistan since 2003, Hart are pleased to announce the renewal of our 12-month Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Private Security Company (PSC) licence. We continue to have an outstanding record providing security services and training to a variety of diplomatic clients and companies in the country.
February 2016 in News
CREW WHO SURVIVED SOMALIA PLANE EXPLOSION STAY IN CHELSEA VILLAGE
On 2nd February, a commercial Daallo Airlines flight, bound for Djibouti from Mogadishu, was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off when part of the plane was ripped open by the explosion.
December 2015 in News
LEADING THE WAY WITH THE LEADERSHIP TRUST
Our chairman Lord Westbury and other key players in the HART team, recently headed to London’s Somerset House to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Leadership Trust and its 2015 merging with The Chelsea Group, of which HART is the founder.
November 2015 in News
HART ATTENDS INTERGAS CAIRO
HART recently attended the 7th Cairo Intergas Conference And Exhibition along with our local partner GSL and found it was a great opportunity to re-look the Egyptian market.
July 2015 in News
HART has been awarded certification to the private security Standard (PSC1)
HART is proud to announce that its security and risk management services have been awarded certification to the Private Security Standard (ANSI/ASIS PSC1: 2012)
October 2014 in News
Hart Group IT Director Saddles Up For 300-Mile Ride For Charity
Hart is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring its IT Director Peter William’s Big Battlefield Bike Ride.
March 2014 in News
Hart PSC License Renewed In Afghanistan
Hart Integrated Solutions is pleased to announce receipt of the renewal of its 12 month Afghanistan Ministry of Interior Private Security Company (PSC) License. The PSC license was awarded by the Afghanistan Ministry Of Interior (MOI) in Kabul and Hart was the first PSC to receive its license for this new year.