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Selecting the right quality tool
Paul Vaughan CQP FCQI, Head of Quality at Emico, has developed a Quality Tool Selector, with input from the CQI’s Content Advisory Panel. Here, he outlines its development and explains how the compendium, which demonstrates what tool to apply to which scenario, benefits all quality professionals.

Supporting people to work better for longer
Three ISO standards have recently been introduced to give guidance around our ageing society. We speak to Kim Chaplain, Associate Director for Work at the Centre for Ageing Better, about how one standard in particular, ISO 25550, can help employers retain and recruit older workers.

Striving for quality in aerospace
Chris Hosking, Head of Safety, Quality and Environment, Marshall Aerospace, discusses the mission-critical role of quality in the aerospace sector.

The pros and cons of remote auditing
Is remote auditing the ‘new norm’? Rasoul Aivazi, an Associate Auditor, International Project Quality Lead and member of the CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, examines the benefits and drawbacks of carrying out an audit when not on site.

SMEs, ISO 50005:2021 and the race to net zero
A new standard aims to simplify the implementation of energy management systems for smaller businesses that want to assist in combating climate change. How will ISO 50005:2021 help in the race to net zero carbon emissions?

Remote control: Hosting an audit for paper-based companies
Quality professional Sarah-Jayne Henderson CQP MCQI outlines how to host a remote audit effectively for a paper-based system.

Developing a professional personality
Pedro Mejias, Senior Auditor with Consorcio Kaizen in Venezuela, reflects on the development of a professional personality during an auditor’s career.

Selling the value of audit
An audit is a core business tool, especially in challenging times, says the CQI’s Audit SIG Chairman William Rankin CQP FCQI, Senior Operational Quality Lead at Inmarsat.

Writing clear audit reports
When conducting an audit, the final stage of the process is every bit as important as the first step. Jennie Clark CQP MCQI, Director of Elliem Consulting and Vice Chair of CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, makes the case for clear reporting of issues identified at audit.

What next for occupational health and safety management standards?
Richard Green CQP FQCI, founder and owner of Kingsford Consultancy Services, takes a closer look at the work being carried out on two standards in the ISO 45000 family that could impact on occupational health and safety management for all organisations.