The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh year to support Worcester Foodbank, receiving an outstanding 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. First launched in 2018, the Good Egg Awards aim to recognise exceptional individuals who consistently demonstrate outstanding dedication and service. Statistics show that over 80% of employees thrive when appreciated. Recognition…
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Understanding BS EN 15713 BS EN 15713 is the British version (BS) of the European standard (EN) for the secure destruction of confidential and sensitive material. An industry-specific standard, it outlines a robust framework covering every step of the process: collection, handling, transportation, storage, and destruction, to safeguard against data breaches and leaks. The standard saw a significant…
What are the Good Egg Awards? Over 80% of employees thrive when they feel appreciated. Recognition makes people feel that the effort they put in is worthwhile, it’s an instant morale and confidence boost, helps people believe they are doing a good job, and more. Happy employees = productive employees. Recognising and appreciating your employees…
What is Data Privacy? Data privacy is an essential aspect of managing information, encompassing the practices, policies, and legal frameworks that dictate how data is collected, used, stored, and disposed of. This includes a wide range of data, like employee and customer details (names, addresses and financial information), and businesses need to safeguard this information. …
WHY WE CHOOSE TO SUPPORT FOODBANK With one in seven people in the UK grappling with food insecurity due to income shortages, Foodbanks serve as crucial support for numerous households. However, Foodbanks are facing an unprecedented demand, depleting their supplies, and stretching their resources thin. In the past year, close to 3 million emergency food…
What was COP28, and why is it important? COP28, the 28th annual UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, gathers nearly 200 countries to address issues related to climate change. It was held in Dubai, which sparked controversy due to the UAE’s status as a major oil-producing nation, with fossil fuels a key contributor to…
What is Climate Anxiety? Climate anxiety is a ‘ state of distress caused by concern about climate change ’. Whilst relatively new, climate anxiety is on the rise and tends to affect younger people. Gen Z (those in their teens to mid-20s) have higher climate anxiety than previous generations, and this is affecting where they choose to work. As more of this generation enter the…
“Many organisations found out in lockdown that they could continue trading successfully without a premises, and even without some staff, because they were able to carry on trading from home using computer access to the company’s data. Those business continuity plans which envisaged what your business would do if you suffered a fire or a…
One in seven people across the UK faces hunger due to income shortages. Soaring energy prices, inflation, and a cost-of-living crisis make it harder for people to put food on the table. Foodbanks, the lifelines for countless families, are grappling with unprecedented demand, leaving their shelves empty and their resources stretched thin. Over the course…
In a world where environmental consciousness has become paramount, ISO 14001 stands at the forefront of environmental management systems. Long gone are the days when auditors sifted through bins during an ISO audit to scrutinise recycling efforts. While the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle remain fundamental to the Environmental Management System (EMS), the scope and purpose…