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Changing sectors as a quality professional
The CQI’s recent Workforce Insight research showed that 57% of the surveyed quality professionals expected the next stage of their career would be within the quality profession. Of those, 15% plan to seek promotion with a new employer. Darrell Johnston took up a new role as Quality Manager at Neogen Europe earlier this year, having previously worked in quality roles within the NHS and Spire Healthcare Group. Here, he outlines what considerations should be taken into account when changing quality career.
Counterfeiting in the nuclear sector
The nuclear sector is a heavily regulated industry, but constant vigilance is required for counterfeit suspect fraudulent items. The CQI’s Chair, Amanda McKay CQP FCQI, Director of Quality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, tells us how the nuclear industry works to avoid any instances of counterfeit materials.
The International Quality Awards 2022: Celebrating excellence across the globe
With 130 entries across 36 countries and 13 sectors, and expert speakers and panelists, the International Quality Awards 2022 were a celebration of excellence across the globe.
CQI Volunteer of the Year winner 2023
Meet the International Quality Awards CQI Volunteer of the year winner
This award recognises the individual that shows real enthusiasm and dedication for volunteering for the CQI, furthering the aims of the institute, and making a positive impact on people or a project.
CQI Volunteer of the Year winner 2022
Meet the International Quality Awards CQI Volunteer of the year winner
This award recognises the individual that shows real enthusiasm and dedication for volunteering for the CQI, furthering the aims of the institute, and making a positive impact on people or a project.
How the International Quality Awards can drive internal improvement
Ahead of the International Quality Awards 2022, we hear from one of this year’s judges, Kate Smith, Managing Director at Capella Associates, as she looks at how applying for an award can be used as a self-assessment and benchmarking tool in order to improve your organisation.
The Survivors Trust welcomes being put to the test
As sexual assault referral centres in the UK continue to work towards achieving accreditation to ISO 15189 by October 2023, The Survivors Trust is working to become a UKAS-accredited inspection body. Chris Sharif, Policy and Standards Manager at the trust, explains the process and its importance.
How to get to the International Quality Awards 2022 venue
The International Quality Awards 2022 will be held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.
Supporting vulnerable consumers
The Inclusive Service Kitemark has been launched by BSI to assist vulnerable consumers. We speak to Natasha Bambridge, Global Consumer Promise Practice Director at BSI, about how the Kitemark will help protect and support consumers.
The art of calibration
It’s critical to maintain the measurement accuracy of test instruments if they are to work properly, explains Steve Winder, Service Sales Manager at Calibrationhouse, which provides UKAS accredited calibration services for all types of electronic equipment.