Written by: Brenna Johnson ISO 30414 Human Capital Internal and External Reporting standard was published in 2019 and offers a new era for HR managers and to help both their organization and their stakeholders identify relevant information for more effective business management and disclose to interested parties. In this article, we will detail these four ISO standards and the areas covered. ISO Standard and Companion Documentation for HR ISO 30414, Human Resource Management – Guidelines for internal and external human capital reporting: The guidelines for internal and external human capital r ..read more

To the novice quality manager, ISO jargon can be extremely overwhelming. What is an NCR? What do you mean by OFI? Are we certified or accredited? But before you go and pull out your hair, let’s take a moment to go over some of the most frequently used terms and their definitions with regards to ISO and Management System Certification. Are you Accredited, Certified or Registered to an ISO Standard? First things first. You are not certified to an ISO Standard, your company’s management system is certified. Individuals cannot be certified to an ISO Standard. However, individuals can receive train ..read more

Written by: Narendra Sahoo Introduction ISO 27001 is a comprehensive international standard on information security management. Organizations trying to achieve ISO 27001 Certification for the very first time may find this to be a challenging task. Organizations that have developed a management system for information security will need to implement Internal Audits on a regular basis to ensure conformity to the standard. In this article, we will detail a 5-step method for the success of your internal audits. Stage 1 Scope & Risk Assessment Before you can begin, you first must determine the s ..read more

An accredited ISO certification is beneficial for any organization, regardless of its size or industry. As discussed in an article called ‘What Are the Benefits of Getting an ISO Certification?’, what makes the internationally recognized ISO certification so important is that it helps organizations develop processes and procedures that benefit everyday operations and ensure consistent outputs, while also increasing customer satisfaction. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that gives organizations a framework with which they can develop an effective quality management system. This ..read more

They are easy to make but can be costly to your company, in the short term, and the long term! In this short video, ISO Update talks about the Top 10 most common mistakes we’ve seen companies make when managing an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, AND how to avoid them! Did you know ISO Update has a Youtube Channel? Subscribe and like our videos so we know you want more content like this video! You can read the full article here – Top 10 Mistakes Made in Managing an ISO 9001 System The post Top 10 Mistakes (you should avoid) When Managing an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System! app ..read more

Organizations of all types and sizes collect, store, process and transit information that is valuable to them and to their clients. Safekeeping that information is vital to protect against threats both deliberate and accidental. The adoption of ISO/IEC 27001 helps organizations keep this information secure. ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for Information Security Management which details the requirements for the adoption of a risk management system and process for reviewing and confirming security controls in an organization. The standard helps organizations ensure their processes i ..read more

What Is an Integrated Management System?  An Integrated Management System (IMS) is a single management system that combines all related processes and components to meet the requirements of more than one management standard into one overarching system designed to be easier to manage and operate. Integration can be executed by an organization of any size, relating to any sector, and is typically done to lower operating costs and simplify a mature management system. These systems have linkages integrated within them that help processes to be managed smoothly and without duplication.  An ..read more

This article was originally published by ISO.org here and has been expanded and updated by Aurion ISO Consultants and ISOUpdate. ISO 9001:2015 Certification is seen by many as an essential Standard all organizations should opt for to enhance customer satisfaction and delivering quality first products and services. Implementing a certified Quality Management System through the framework of ISO 9001:2015 aids your organization in building a robust control system to help with quality control, achieve quality objectives, and business goals. However, there are some myths and misconceptions that ten ..read more

Written by: Narendra Sahoo Introduction Data protection and Privacy are today the top-most priority for organizations dealing with sensitive and confidential data. There are many regulatory frameworks established around it to ensure organizations adopt industry best practices to secure their environment. GDPR Regulation is one such framework established in the EU to ensure Data Protection and Privacy. However, due to the stringent regulation and security requirements, most organizations struggle to achieve Compliance.  For those organizations looking to achieve GDPR Compliance, implementa ..read more

Written by: Abroo Murtaza Customer satisfaction should be the top priority of every company, and that is what makes certification like the internationally recognized ISO certification and CE Mark Certification that “indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area”. No matter what product it is, there is always a set standard for it to fit in. In this article, we will highlight ISO 9001:2015 which is an international standard that helps organizations with a framework for an effective quality management system t ..read more