When ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 were updated last year the changes were seen as a huge step forward for quality and environmental management systems within businesses. Now, Australia and New Zealand have officially adopted both updated standards for national use: AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 and AS/NZS ISO 14001:2015.
Being seen as a responsible business is no longer a nice-to-have; it's now a must-have. Many companies actively seek out suppliers with a good track record of environmental management and as a result, many organizations are doing what they can to improve their green credentials.
A new law aimed at capping roaming charges throughout the European Union has come into force, making using mobile phones within the EU significantly cheaper for consumers.
Today's supply chains are longer and more complex than ever before. As a result, disruption within global supply chains is more severe and happens more frequently. Businesses need to be able to mitigate those threats in order to reduce the risks that accompany them.
At the Wearable Technology Show, an expert panel came together to discuss wearables in the workplace. They gave 7 considerations businesses should bear in mind when implementing wearable tech.
The UK has joined 10 other European Union member states in writing an open letter to Andrus Ansip, European Commission vice-president for the Digital Single Market.
A new draft of ISO 37001, the anti-bribery management systems standard, is gaining momentum across the globe. ISO 37001 can be used by any organization in both the public and private sectors, in any country, and helps businesses eradicate bribery or misconduct from within.
Lack of consistency and increasingly complex systems and practices are blockers to building successful relationships. Trust tests could provide a solution.
The way we work is changing. Workers are no longer glued to their desks; technology has brought the freedom to work in places and at times that suit the employee. For businesses, the change brings opportunity to be more agile, efficient and innovative while also improving environmental impact, workforce diversity and employee retention. Has your organization adopted smart working practices yet?
