Road Traffic Management Ltd are experts in traffic management supporting installers of communications infrastructures, such as telegraph poles, while they work in the public sphere. RTM approached Assent Risk Management in 2021 to help their small team establish a quality…
If you have come across ISO Certification as a buyer of products and services, or when supplying services to your own customers, you will recognise its value in the supply chain. Organisations that implement ISO standards demonstrate a commitment to…
There are many companies offering ISO Certification services but only UKAS Accredited bodies carry the recognisable ‘Crown & Tick’ logo, and benefit from the additional assurance this brings. We often hear from companies who have used the services of a…
The term hyper growth is used to describe an organisation, usually a startup, that experiences extreme growth in revenues and/or head count. Implementing ISO management systems in this context can be tricky due to the changing scope of the organisation…
Buying ISO Certification is like any other purchasing decision, you should always go to the market before choosing a provider to ensure you are getting a service that meets your needs at a reasonable price. Here’s some things to think…
At Assent Risk Management we love to celebrate the successes of our clients through blogs and case studies. Some clients prefer not to discuss their ISO Certification journey, but others are happy to contribute to the conversation. Those who do…
The framework for nearly all management system standards, Annex SL, has been updated with minor changes in requirements which are set to filter through to future standards. What is Annex SL? Annex SL was released in 2012 with ISO 22301…
When people first enquire about ISO 27001, the information security management system, they often have lots of questions about the impact it may have on their organisation, both positive and negative. One question that regularly comes up is: Do I…
In January 2021 the UK’s National Accreditation Body, UKAS, refreshed its brand and subsequently the accreditation marks attached to ISO Certification Marks. This means that all accredited certification bodies and their clients who use a mark featuring UKAS will soon…
