As a certification body, our team at ISO Certifications Group will often discuss various ISO standards, their benefits, and the process of achieving compliance. However, sometimes the certification process can take longer than expected due to anything from missed nonconformities to unfamiliarity with certain requirements. Failed certification audits can happen, but they aren’t the end […]
Implementing a new management system will always come with its share of benefits and challenges, regardless of the ISO standard. Specifically, achieving ISO 45001 Certification presents an organization with improved processes and safer work environments while reducing overall safety risks and hazards. There are a handful of challenges when implementing an ISO 45001 Occupational Health […]
As of 2025, there are thousands of international standards currently published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Each ISO standard presents a different set of tools and principles, and with successful implementation they offer a wide range of benefits for organizations. For a business seeking ISO certification for the first time, the sheer amount […]
Strong leadership is the backbone of an effective ISO management system and continuously improving workplace. The commitment of top-level management influences the entire organization and its employees, resulting in greater efficiency and engagement. ISO defines leadership as the following: “Leadership is the person or group of people who directs and controls an organization at the […]
Regardless of your organization’s industry or size, becoming ISO certified can provide a wide range of benefits that can boost business growth and increase efficiency. We often discuss the general benefits that impact everyone in our articles, but let’s take a deeper look into the benefits of ISO standards in the manufacturing industry today. ISO […]
As sustainability and climate change become increasingly notable concerns across the globe, many organizations are considering ISO 14001 certification and implementing Environmental Management Systems. We’ve already discussed major benefits of becoming ISO 14001 certified in our articles, but for this article we’re going to elaborate on growing environmental trends that businesses should focus on in […]
As we all know, ISO standards can provide a wide range of benefits that positively impact and support organizations globally, setting them up for success. It isn’t as simple as just getting certified, however– there’s an extensive list of ISO standards that each have a different purpose. How do you know which one is best […]
When it comes to ISO standards, many of them have overlapping principles and framework that allows for synergy between management systems. It may seem like an intimidating concept at first, but integrating ISO standards is not as challenging as it appears. There are many benefits to the integration of multiple ISO standards, such as ISO […]
For many businesses and industries, quality is important now more than ever. Delivering quality products or services to clients can distinguish your organization from competitors in a world of rapidly developing technology and faster production cycles. Creating a genuine Quality Culture along with the implementation of your ISO 9001 Quality Management System will ensure the […]
The implementation of ISO 9001 relies on all aspects of an organization, and that especially includes the people within it. From top level leadership to general employees to clients, humans are involved and impacted by quality management. People are central to the success of any management system, and ISO 9001 is no exception. Built on […]