NEWS & ARTICLES
Get up to speed on all the latest industry news, from ISO revisions to the latest research, and discover the newest products from QMS. You can also brush up on your business and ISO management skills using our detailed guides, crafted using insider knowledge from our experts.
What cyber-attacks are businesses facing in 2021?
The past year has shown that cyber-attacks are on the increase – and they’re gaining in sophistication too. So, what kinds of attacks are on the rise, and what can businesses do to defend themselves?
What are the 10 most common non-conformances identified at an annual ISO 27001 surveillance audit?
Typical non-conformance can help you to identify where you could make improvements to your own processes and procedures to ensure you're getting the very best out of your ISO. Here is our ISO 27001 top 10.
What are the 10 most common environmental non-conformances identified by ISO 14001?
With the reduction of environmental impact an on-going hot topic, we've identified the top 10 non-conformances our customers identified through their ISO 14001 Certification.
Check out our webinar page!
Our new webinar page means that you can catch up on recorded webinars and take a look at the schedule for our upcoming presentations.
Our SME cyber security report is live!
With cyber security becoming a hot topic due to the rise in remote working, we set out at the beginning of 2021 to find out how vulnerable SMEs are to cyber-attack, and what they are doing to protect themselves.
Report highlights mental health concerns during pandemic
Research carried out among workers across the globe reveals that employers need to recognise the mental health vulnerabilities of their staff in the wake of the changes brought about by COVID-19.
5 things businesses need to do to survive the next pandemic
There’s light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, but what can businesses do to make sure they’re on the front foot if another pandemic takes the world by storm?
How could ISO 9001 help to improve my business?
Although all businesses try their best to avoid errors and issues that impact their business, it's common knowledge that this is notoriously hard to achieve. So how can a ISO 9001 compliant Management System help? Here's our 10 ten.
Under attack: how ready are SMEs for a cyber-attack?
The rapid switch to remote working turned business cyber security on its head. But how prepared are SMEs for a cyber-attack, and how strong are their defences? To find out, we went and asked them.
Learning the risk: why risk assessments are key to your business
Risk assessments are key to keeping your workforce safe. But the changes brought by COVID-19 revealed that not all businesses are necessarily being proactive when it comes to assessing risk.
How well did businesses adapt to the pandemic?
What did businesses do when the pandemic spread in 2020? How well did they cope, and how did staff deal with the changes? To find out, we went and asked them.
How do sole traders carry out a management review?
Management reviews are an essential part of ISO maintenance – but how do you carry them out if you are the only one in your business? Read on to find out.
How can construction companies help in the Race to Zero?
The Race to Zero is on, and every industry needs to do its bit to cut our carbon emissions. But what can construction companies do to shrink their footprint, and how can ISO 14001 help?
What is a QMS?
Read on to find out what a QMS is, what it does and what benefits it can bring to any organisation, large or small.
Case study: How Copart UK improved its continuity planning
Copart UK wanted to enhance their services and provide reassurance to clients in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to find out how QMS’ Business Continuity Solution helped them to develop a robust plan and set them on the course for ISO 22301.
Upgrade your information security with ISO 27701
Take your information security systems up a notch and prove that your business knows how to keep personal information safe with a new management system. Introducing ISO 27701…
Back to Work Report
To find out how business adapted to the first national lockdown and how they recovered afterwards, we’ve created an in-depth report based on the results of our survey of SMEs.
5 long-term impacts of COVID-19 on businesses
The global pandemic hit businesses hard, but what long-term changes has the spread of the virus caused? From rapid digital evolution to continuity planning, here are some of the key long-term effects.
Get ready for Brexit with a data protection checklist
From 1 January we will no longer be a member of the EU, and this means that there will be changes when it comes to the way we handle personal data. To help you make sure you’re ready, take a look at our Brexit checklist.
Did business continuity plans help businesses during lockdown?
When the first national lockdown was announced, businesses across the country had to adapt quickly. But were those with business continuity plans better able to deal with the challenge? We went to find out.
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