International guidance on whistleblowing. Good governance in any organization involves demonstrating accountability and fostering a “speak up” culture. To address the importance of having a secure and effective way that employees can report concerns about wrongdoing, a new ISO standard for whistleblowing has just been published. ISO 37002, Whistleblowing management systems – Guidelines,…
Reducing energy use through smart transportation. Smart cities are ones that use innovative solutions to improve their environmental impact while improving life for their residents. One way of doing that is through clever management of public transport speed. A new standard has just been published to guide cities through the…
New standard just published. As payment trends move away from cash and towards online financial transactions, the use of third-party payment (TPP) providers such as PayPal is set to grow. While a convenient way to pay, their increased use inevitably brings with it greater security risks. A new standard for…
Standards working to keep us safer in both virtual and physical spaces. Safety first, wherever we interact 2020 confirmed something that we’ve known for a while: we’re spending more time than ever before working and meeting online. We’re also living in closer proximity to each other as cities continue to…
The world’s favourite standard is still as relevant as ever. Used by millions of organizations around the globe, the world-standard reference for quality, ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements, has just passed its “warrant of fitness”. Like all ISO standards, ISO 9001 undergoes a systematic review every five years to decide…
The world’s first International Standard just published. Our working lives can have a significant impact on our psychological well-being and the current pandemic has shone a spotlight on just how great that impact can be. Recognizing that employers have a responsibility to protect both the physical and psychosocial health of…
Taking the headache out of regulations while improving product safety and performance. From sticking plasters to MRI machines, medical devices help to save lives and improve the quality of everyday living for many. Some 500 000 technologies are already in existence and, with ageing populations, advances in medicine and the…
We all know that like attracts like but when it comes to the workplace, differences can be a very good thing. Numerous studies have shown that workplace diversity and inclusion can drive innovation and lead to new markets and financial benefits. There is also evidence that when employees feel heard,…
New standard for assessing and reporting green finance activities. Climate change is upon us, and it isn’t cheap. Not only does managing the effects of global warming require funding, but more money is needed to bring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down. It is estimated that many trillions of dollars of…
Requirements for certification bodies now updated. Certifying to an energy management system (EnMS) is an important step in achieving an organization’s environmental performance as it demonstrates to stakeholders that there is true improvement in energy use and efficiency. Yet the certification process must be consistent and competent to have any…
