2013 Update for ISO 27001 (ISMS)
The international standard for Information Security ISO 27001 is due for an update this year (2013). entry130813-174453
Implementing ISO 39001 for Road Traffic Safety
Risk management consultancy Assent is embarking on the double challenge of not only developing consultancy resources for a new management system standard, but also seeking certification in it’s own business. ISO 39001 is the new global standard for a road…
Assent Becomes BSI Member for Latest on Standards
Assent has received it’s certificate of BSI membership following a decision to take advantage of the following member benefits: – Discount on Purchasing Standards. – Use of the BSI Knowledge Centre. – PLUS the standards updating service. – Standards Update…
Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) – Don’t fall at the first hurdle!
The Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs) is usually the first obstacle you need to over come to access those lucrative contracts. It’s at this stage buyers start to discard the weaker candidates based on their answers. In some cases the responses…
Why do so many Cleaning Firms Implement ISO Standards?
ISO standards are renowned for their flexible approach, allowing any business to implement a management system regardless of their size, type or complexity. However, some industries seem to take up ISO standards faster than others and one sector that is…
Managing Social Media Use
Social Media has changed how people communicate and express opinions on the internet. In many ways legislation and business is trying to catch up. There are a huge variety of issues to carefully consider around social media, here we look…
New Standard for Road Traffic Safety Management – ISO 39001
If your business operates a fleet of vehicles or has a workforce that is regularly using the roads as part of their job, you’ll recognise how important it is to improve road safety.Having a good road safety records is not…
The Financial & Reputation Benefits of Managing your Carbon Footprint
The term ‘Carbon Footprint’ has been around for a while but to many it’s lost in the fog of environmental buzzwords that are banded about for a variety of motives. However, if used properly, Carbon Footprinting is a valuable tool…
Six Risk Strategies to Consider
What to do with Risk? You may not have to take action to reduce every risk facing your business or project but there are other risk strategies you can adopt: Reduce The obvious and instinctive action might be to reduce…
