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…
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…
ISO 22301 is the international standard for business continuity management. ISO 22301 Goes Further than just a Plan Many organisations have a business continuity plan (BCP), but ISO 22301 takes this further by defining the requirements for a full business…
Internal Audits can provide a valuable insight in to the performance of your management system and are a requirement of most systems under Annex SL Clause 9.2. However, not all internal audits are conducted equally and you can find a…
Many types of incidents that need to be properly managed and reported can occur within an organisation; such as Employee Accidents, Data Breaches, Defective Products and Environmental Impacts. Most organisations will have procedures for managing these varying types of incident.…
Change can occur rapidly from many different directions and we often see examples of strong businesses fall victim to the pace of change. The high street is just one example. So here are 5 steps any organisation can take to…
Background Established in 2008, Applehouse Travel are a corporate travel management company (TMC) based in Mayfair, London. They are a team of highly qualified and experienced travel specialists whose clients range from Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to multinational and public-sector…
ISO Certification is important to many businesses as it demonstrates good governance and can be used in tenders to win new business. However, things don’t always go to plan and sometimes your ISO Certification can be put at risk. …
Staying up to date with changes to legislation and guidance is important for an organisation to manage its Governance, Risk and Compliance exposures effectively. Assent has long provided a monthly email to clients highlighting key developments that could affect them.…
