Is giving everyone the same thing always fair? At first glance, equality seems like the ideal—we treat everyone the same, offer the same opportunities and resources, and expect this to be the fairest way to act. But in the real world, people…
ISO 20252, the international standard for Market, Opinion and Social Research, has been gaining traction in the industry. However, unlike the management system standards you might be familiar with, ISO 20252 operates slightly differently. In addition to the core Quality…
Navigating the language of ISO standards can be challenging, especially when interpreting terms like “shall,” “should,” “can,” and “may.” Understanding these terms is crucial for ensuring compliance and effectively implementing management systems. In this blog, we’ll break down these key…
The anti-bribery management system standard ISO 37001 has had its first revision as the 2025 version is published (Feb 2025). Here we take a fresh look at the international standard. What has Changed in ISO 37001:2025? The changes in this…
Compliance software is becoming a common way to manage your ISO management systems. They bring many benefits but it’s important to remember the internal audits are still required, and this requires human input. Luckily, our internal auditors are well-versed in…
The term “Cyber Hygiene” appears in several guidelines and regulations including NIS 2 (the Network and Information Systems Directive) but what exactly is cyber hygiene, and why is it so important? What is Cyber Hygiene? Cyber hygiene forms part of…
Our 2024 customer survey results are in and, once again, Assent has had a wonderful year full of growth and client centred successes! Client satisfaction is at the heart of what we do here at Assent, and our fantastic annual…
At Assent Risk Management, we understand that sometimes internal audits need to be conducted at short notice. Whether it’s due to a shift in your compliance schedule, a new risk emerging, following a non-conformance or simply an oversight, we are…
At Assent Risk Management, we are proud to announce that our commitment to environmental sustainability has reached a new milestone. Since 2015, we have been Silver members of Essex Wildlife Trust, an organisation dedicated to protecting and nurturing the natural…
