As part of the Clemark Group TOGETHER programme, Assent is committed to reducing the carbon emissions generated by our business. However, we also understand that even our best efforts can only reduce emissions so far, and there will be an…
If you are new to ISO standards you may be looking for help to get started. There are many ISO Document Template packs available on the internet, however, they vary in quality and price. So, when is it a good…
When you’ve done the hard work of implementing your chosen ISO Standard(s) and successfully completed the impartial external audit process to achieve ISO certification, the work doesn’t end there. You will need to continue operating your management system, following processes…
One reason we champion international standards at Assent is their ability to make the world a better place and it’s for this reason we watch out for new standards that support positive societal changes. Standards often lead the way in…
One of the main benefits of achieving ISO Certification is the option to use certification marks on your website, email footer, brochures, and other paperwork to proudly display your achievement. However Certification Bodies have a number of rules when it…
We’re entering Autumn 2022 and the news is dominated by the “Cost-of-Living” crisis, a perfect storm of huge energy price rises, high inflation and other factors that affect private individuals and businesses alike. For those operating a business it’s a…
In February 2022 a revised version of ISO 27002:2022 “Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security controls” was published with some significant changes. This is relevant because Annex A of the ISO 27001 standard is based on this…
There are many benefits to implementing international standards into your organisation including their ability to support global trade and drive improvement! Achieving ISO Certification adds another layer of assurance through an impartial external audit of the requirements. However it’s important…
ISO 31030 is the international standard for Travel Risk Management, and while its guidelines can be implemented through a stand alone risk process, any organisation can get more benefits by integrating it with ISO 45001 for Occupational Health & Safety…
Co-working spaces have changed the way we work, as people look for more flexibility in lease terms and choose to work closer to home. Often they don’t just provide workspace but also other supporting services such as mail handling, connectivity…
