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What is a policy?

What is a policy?

A business policy is a requirement for many companies, but what is it? What does it need to contain?
Joakim Stenström
January 24, 2023
Why You Absolutely Don't Want 0 Deviations in Your Business

Why You Absolutely Don't Want 0 Deviations in Your Business

Having a lot of deviations may sound like something bad. But it's actually something very good, as long as we think in the right way.
Joakim Stenström
January 10, 2023
10 reasons why you should ISO certify in a recession

10 reasons why you should ISO certify in a recession

ISO certification gives the company a competitive advantage that becomes even more relevant in a recession. Here we go through 10 reasons why.
Patrik Björklund
January 9, 2023
Why is risk management a perfect tool to face a recession?

Why is risk management a perfect tool to face a recession?

Risk management helps companies identify, analyze and manage risks that may affect the company. It is an effective way to prevent problems and improve outcomes, and is a very valuable tool in facing a recession. Here we write more about what you need to consider.
Patrik Björklund
January 8, 2023
What is a staff appraisal?

What is a staff appraisal?

The purpose of a staff appraisal is to create an open dialogue between employer and employee where there is time to talk undisturbed through their work situation. In this article, we'll go over what a staff appraisal actually is.
Patrik Björklund
January 5, 2023
What is a Severity Matrix?

What is a Severity Matrix?

A severity matrix is an effective tool for comparing apples to apples instead of apples to pears, for example when it comes to deviation and risk management. Read more here.
Patrik Björklund
January 2, 2023
What is document management?

What is document management?

Document management briefly describes how documents and information assets should be created, modified and, in connection with it, managed, archived and, above all, communicated to the persons concerned when they are updated.
Patrik Björklund
December 30, 2022
What is risk management?

What is risk management?

It's risk. What is it and how do we deal with it? By anticipating, identifying and managing risks that may affect the outcome, you can prevent problems that may arise before they have even occurred.
Patrik Björklund
December 27, 2022
What does it mean to become and be certified?

What does it mean to become and be certified?

There is a difference between being certified and being certified. Here we sort out the concepts.
Joakim Stenström
December 22, 2022