Bribery is a widespread phenomenon. It raises serious social, moral, economic, and political concerns, undermines good governance, hinders development, and distorts competition. It erodes justice, undermines human rights and is an obstacle to reducing poverty. It also increases the cost of doing business, introduces uncertainties into commercial transactions, increases the…
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…
If you were the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a networking and cybersecurity organization and you learned about employees who were knowingly utilizing third parties to pay bribes to government officials, what would you do if such payments clearly violated Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA)? Would you…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in wide-scale disruption of all aspects of life. While governments and individuals continue to grapple with the devastating effects of the virus, they also face the challenges of corruption. This article takes a closer look at the link between COVID-19 and the increased risk…
Embracing diversity in the workplace. Organizations that provide equal opportunities and appreciate the qualities of every single one of their employees do better business. Improved performance, increased innovation and greater staff engagement are just some of the benefits an inclusive organizational culture can bring, but getting there is not always…
New standard for compliance management makes everyone a winner. The regulatory landscape is constantly changing and organizations need systems in place to ensure they keep up. But complying with laws and regulations can be so much more than just ticking a box: it can be the result of a deeply…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The COVID-19 pandemic shook the workplace like no other event, along with everyone in it. And it’s not over yet. “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises – Invest now in resilient OSH systems” is the theme of this year’s World Day for…
As an employer, you probably have a million and one things on your to-do list. You have financial targets to keep to in order to ensure the success of your company, project deadlines to hit, and long lists of paying clients to please. It might seem like just one more…
It is no news that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility and not just an IT department’s problem. Due to the incredible speed of the advancements in the cybersecurity field, new job opportunities are flourishing. That is why cybersecurity skills continue to be on top of the lists as technology in-demand skills.…
Standards to support ISO 9001 have just been updated. Improved quality, performance, efficiencies and business relationships are just some of the benefits of implementing a quality management system (QMS) such as ISO 9001. Standards focusing on specific requirements that help optimize the use of a QMS have just been updated…
