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Use of AI in third-party certification processes

Published: 17 Dec 2024

Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.

Quality Careers Week

The process approach to audit – a unicorn?

Published: 6 Dec 2024

A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.

Kristian Hill CQP FCQI

Give back, get back

Published: 18 Nov 2024

As part of our series of Q&As with CQI Fellows, Kristian Hill CQP FCQI tells how the process of regrading to Fellow led to professional and personal gains.

Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI

Embracing the full picture

Published: 9 May 2024

Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI outlines the critical role of a 360° business process map in an organisation.

LifeScan Scotland team at International Quality Awards 2023

Making a lasting impact on sustainability

Published: 2 Nov 2023

LifeScan Scotland was among the finalists at the International Quality Awards (IQA) 2023 in the Sustainability Impact category, with the organisation’s ONEarth team praised by the judges for its work on a range of sustainability issues.

Murugesh Siva, a grey haired Indian man with beard and moustache in a white open necked shirt, outdoors

The importance of ESG reporting

Published: 4 Sep 2023

Why is ESG reporting so important for businesses? ISO Lead Auditor and Director of Daksyam Group Murugesh Siva explains.

Corporate sustainability should be at the heart of boardroom activity, says Zoi Kontodimou, Chair of the CQI’s Sustainability special interest group and Corporate Sustainability PhD Researcher.

Taking sustainability into the boardroom

Published: 6 Mar 2023

Corporate sustainability should be at the heart of boardroom activity, says Zoi Kontodimou, Chair of the CQI’s Sustainability special interest group.

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Recruitment problems? It starts with the advert

Published: 27 Jan 2023

With 67% of respondents to the CQI’s Workforce Insight research saying they had struggled to recruit for quality and audit roles, it has never been more important for job adverts to hit their target. Mark Walsh CQP MCQI, an IRCA lead auditor and director at Q-Sys Solutions, highlights some common pitfalls, and how to avoid them. 

Essentials for a safe on-site audit

Published: 8 Jun 2021

Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic.