The use of co-working spaces continues to be a key feature of the modern work lifestyle. Many of our clients utilise co-working spaces, such as WeWork or Regus, for either their main office, or as regional satellite offices around the…
In October 2019, ISO published an update to ISO 22301 the international standard for business continuity management. Here’s the main changes and how you can transition to the new edition if you already have ISO 22301 Certification. Main Changes in…
According to an article in The Times, in 2018, three coffee shops were opening every day! So it’s no surprise that in crowded cities and towns, more ‘business’ is now being done outside the office, in nearby coffee shops. However,…
You may have come across organisations that are certified to ISO9001; perhaps you’ve seen the ISO9001 certification logo on a lorry, work van, or on a website. An ISO 9001 certification can provide all kinds of benefits for both the…
In 2019 an exciting new privacy standard, ISO 27701, was published. But what is ISO 27701 and can it help you achieve GDPR compliance? ISO 27701 for a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) ISO 27701, is an add-on to the…
ISO 22301 provides the requirements for a business continuity management system which goes beyond just having a plan. It can be difficult to understand the requirements of international standards without applying them to some context. ISO Consultants such as Assent…
As ISO Consultants we are keen to understand the clauses of ISO Standards that our clients find most challenging, so we can focus our support in those areas. Assent have analysed a sample of over 1,300 anonymised non-conformances from a…
Risk management consultancy Assent is pleased to announce it has been awarded Cyber Essentials Certification for a third consecutive year. As an Information Security and Cyber Security consultancy, we understand too well the importance of ensuring organisations implement robust technological…
ISO 9001 has been in existence since 1987, when it was known as BS5750. It was called the quality assurance standard. ISO 9000 was the guidance document. It was designed to help organisations meet the needs of customers and stakeholders…
Risk Management Consultancy Assent is pleased to announce its support for the Living Wage Foundation and accreditation as a Living Wage Employer. We are committed to paying our team, both employees and contractors, above the statutory National Living Wage, and…
