Sometimes it’s a good idea to step back and think of all the things we take for granted. We live in a world where we can trust the systems around us to do their jobs.
By rights, the phrase 'energy management systems' should have business leaders leaping to their feet and cheering. Most choices made by companies involve compromise and trade-offs; there’s always an upside and a downside. Energy management is a rare win-win.
Energy management systems offer a way to reduce cost, improve efficiency, develop strategic resilience, enhance corporate reputation and protect the environment in one fell swoop. Is your organization doing all it can to manage energy well?
With trials now taking place around the world, autonomous vehicle technology is set to be rolled out commercially in the next few years. In the UK, the government has said it wants driverless cars to be in use on the roads by 2021.
A good occupational health and safety management system can help to reduce risk and improve working conditions for everyone in an organization. However, it can be harder for business leaders to grasp the importance of tackling less tangible threats to health, such as noise and stress, as well as more obvious ones like trailing cables. New guidance aims to help organizations find their own route into improved occupational health and safety.
An alternative to air transport is making sure that road travel is as safe as possible. For superstars, CEOs, politicians and leaders – especially those in regions of conflict – a civilian armoured vehicle (CAV) is a wise investment. Built to withstand bomb blasts and gun attacks, these ultra-tough private cars give the occupant reassurance when travelling by road.
An effective process for managing complaints is not only good for business; it also provides an opportunity to learn important lessons that will shape future development of the company. What does a good complaints handling process look like? And how does BS ISO 10002:2018 help?
