Earlier this year, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) updated the Standard for business continuity management – ISO 22301 – to make it easier and clearer to use. Find out how this change affects businesses currently using an ISO 22301:2012 Management System.
Read moreA detailed guide on what to do if you have failed an ISO audit and how you can recover from a failure.
Read moreThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has updated their guidance on Subject Access Requests. Read more about the changes and how they affect your business.
Read moreEnsuring that your Management System is kept up-to-date is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your certification to your chosen Standard. If you’ve ever wondered where to start; look no further.
Read moreFind out about the Plan Do Check Act cycle and how it works.
Read moreRead our tips on how small and micro businesses can protect themselves from information security threats
Read moreIn the year since it was introduced, how does the European Commission rate the progress of the GDPR?
Read moreAnnex SL is the high-level structure for modern ISO Standards. The new structure ensures consistency and compatibility between the different Management System Standards.
Read moreDocuments that describe your Organisation’s processes are referred to as a documented Management System. But how should you present these documents?
Read moreFind out about the differences between an ISO 9001 certified Management System and other available Quality Management Systems.
Read moreThe 2019 version of ISO 20252 – the Standard for Market, opinion and social research – has been released. This third revision to the Standard has seen it updated to cover changes to both new and modified research practices.
Read moreWhile often viewed as a tool for larger companies, ISO 9001 certification actually has equal power to boost the performance of start-up ventures. Here’s how:
Read moreEmpowered and engaged employees bring many benefits to an organisation. Find out how you can get your employees on side and bring these benefits to your business.
Read moreExternal Audits ensure that your processes, systems and Manual are still appropriate and, more importantly, beneficial to your business. Find out how you can get the most out of yours with these five tips.
Read moreTesco have been fined £116,000 and ordered to pay costs of more than £10,000 following an incident where an employee at their Highwoods store was injured.
Read moreFor the second year in a row, QMS has earned the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award for providing a high quality service to customers.
Read moreHow to identify instances of non-conformity within a Management System and why it is important to do so.
Read moreFollowing the completion of an Employee Engagement Survey through Best Companies, QMS has made it onto the Best Companies Ones to Watch list for a second year.
Read morePeople don’t like complaining – they do it because you have in some way annoyed or frustrated them. That is why it is important to remember these 5 important tips.
Read moreFollowing recent updates to privacy legislation, businesses now need to build data protection into their products and processes right from the design stages.
Read more2019 sees the third year in a row that QMS has earned the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award.
Read moreBusinesses looking to become more environmentally responsible are turning to ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management Systems to help them with these aims. But there is a separate Standard, ISO 50001 Energy Management, which is causing confusion for businesses who are unsure
Read moreWith the UK’s exit from the EU drawing ever closer, how will companies using the current BS EN 1090 Standard and CE marking be affected?
Read moreIt seems like the UK’s exit from the EU is just around the corner, and there are still so many questions on what will change and how businesses will be affected.
Read moreWhen environmental issues first hit the headlines back in the late 1970s the concept of going green was alien to most businesses. Since then, the world has pulled together and created all kinds of initiatives and programs to help slow the effects of global warming.
Read moreWhat are the most common mistakes project managers make — and more importantly, how can you avoid them?
Read moreA Management Review is a formal, structured meeting which involves top management and takes place at regular intervals throughout the year. They are a critical and required part of running an ISO certified Management System. Find out how you can run an effective Management Review
Read moreFind out which of the ISO Standards help to meet the United Nation’s (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreIf you decide to carry out a Supplier Audit on the companies you work with, here are some practical tips to help you prepare, ensuring that you get the most out of the process.
Read moreInternal Audits are scheduled periodic checks performed by businesses to ensure that their procedures are being followed as documented and are fit for purpose. Find out how they help your business to examine the operation and success of your Management System.
Read moreThe second phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is due to begin shortly and businesses who meet the qualification criteria will need to notify the Environmental Agency that they comply by the end of 2019. Find out if the scheme affects your business.
Read moreDiscover how to maximise productivity and customer satisfaction by improving the consistency of your organisation’s operations
Read moreFind out what kind of risks can affect a business and what steps can you put in place to recover from these service disruptions – helping to maintain continuity in your service offering.
Read moreThe 2018 version of ISO 50001 Energy Management has been released seeing the Standard updated to include new processes and guidance which will allow businesses to use energy more efficiently and effectively.
Read moreIn June we saw the release of the latest version of the food safety management Standard, ISO 22000. Find out how this change affects businesses currently using an ISO 22000:2005 Management System.
Read moreTenders can be an important source of new business for your organisation. But how do you make sure you stand out from the competition and win those contracts?
Read moreWith extra focus being placed on data protection in recent months, many organisations are left asking questions about their responsibilities toward it, especially over topics such as if they need to assign a Data Protection Officer.
Read moreThe latest version of ISO 22000 Food Safety Management has been published, coming with big changes to the way risk is considered and to the structure of the Standard itself.
Read moreIn May, the government announced a two month consultation to incentivise van owners to buy newer, lower emission models by reducing their Vehicle Excise Duty both in the first year of ownership and thereafter.
Read moreToday sees the long awaited enforcement date for the General Data Protection Act (GDPR) which sees a huge change for the way businesses store and use personal data.
Read moreQMS customer Connexin Limited, a business based in Hull that offers smart city solutions, as well as data centre services and internet/telephony services, recently achieved certification to three international Standards: ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 14001 : 2015 and OHSAS 18001 : 2007.
Read moreA revealing report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) last month revealed that the number of cyber incidents encountered by UK businesses has not slowed, despite concerted efforts by bodies such as the NCSC to protect them from cyber threats.
Read moreEarlier this year, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) updated the Standard for risk management – ISO 31000 – to make it easier and clearer to use. Find out how this change affects businesses currently using an ISO 31000:2009 Management System.
Read moreA Management System is introduced to a business and requires regular input, from all areas, to be truly effective. Therefore, getting employees to engage with the Management System is vital. Find out how with these 10 tips.
Read moreSocial and sporting events are coming under attack by cyber criminals. Due to the amount of people taking part, the attention garnered by such attacks can be immense. Find out how you can combat these threats.
Read moreWith the introduction of ISO 45001:2018, businesses certified to OHSAS 18001 will need to decide when they should upgrade to the new standard.
Read moreThe new ISO 45001:2018 Standard was officially published on March 12th, marking a turn in how industry will handle the safety of their employees.
Read moreA positive customer experience is a vital part of any successful organisation. Find out how you can get it right with these tips.
Read moreRisk is often viewed in a negative light, turn it into a positive one through an effective risk management process.
Read moreThe latest version of the ISO 31000 Standard was officially published on February 15th. The 2018 version sees an update to the structure of the Standard as well as a clearer, more concise guide to managing risk within business.
Read moreTen tips to becoming a greener, more environmentally friendly business.
Read moreDue to become law in May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is going to affect all UK businesses and organisations regardless of size. The changes will present challenges to local authorities, especially for smaller towns and parish councils with limited budgets.
Read moreAs part of it’s efforts to keep ISO Standards up-to-date and relevant for all types of business, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is focusing their attentions on the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard.
Read moreMorrisons are the latest company to be sued with legal action being taken by their staff after their personal details were leaked by a rogue employee in 2014.
Read moreThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recognised the impact that cyber attacks could have in increasing Health and Safety risks.
Read moreThe International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) have replaced BS 11000 – collaborative business relationship management systems – with ISO 44001.
Read moreThe popular ISO certification covering Food Safety – ISO 22000 – is undergoing its scheduled review by the International Organisation for Standardisation.
Read moreBeko are the latest company having to recall a potentially dangerous product. Find out how product recalls and ISO 9001 reduce the risk of reputational damage.
Read moreISO 20000-1, the Standard for IT Service Management, has been updated. The Standard has been revised with new features and updated guidance, allowing businesses to improve their IT service provision and ensure that their processes is in line with modern techniques and expectation
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