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World Quality Week 2023: Achieving Excellence with ISO 9001 Certification

Written by: Amy Shaw
6th November

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Quality Conscience: Doing the right thing with ISO 9001

31st October 2023

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When ‘Nice to’ becomes ‘Needs to’: Embracing sustainability with ISO 14001

6th September 2023

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Life at Alcumus: A career story of progression and impact

Lawrence Edwards is the Head of Strategic Planning at Alcumus ISOQAR. Here we speak to him about his life at…
30th August 2023

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The qualifying period for an unfair dismissal claim

When it comes to employment, the sad reality is that not all employees, regardless of how well they did in…
31st July 2018

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Could you be falling foul of national minimum wage with your uniform policy?

All workers must be paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate appropriate for their age. Could you be falling foul…
31st July 2018

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HSE release guidance regarding chemical changes during Brexit implementation period

The UK's Health and Safety Executive has released some new guidance on chemical processes for businesses during the Brexit implementation…
24th July 2018

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What is ISO 27001? Who needs it? Why?

11th July 2018

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3 ways to sabotage risk assessment

Risk assessments can be long and drawn out, and many business owners sabotage their risk assessments because of they fall…
29th June 2018

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Can employees refuse to work overtime?

Whether it's voluntary, guaranteed, or non-guaranteed, overtime is a vital aspect of any business, but can employees refuse to work…
29th June 2018

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10 Steps to Mental Well-being in the Workplace

Alcumus PSM Senior HR Consultant, Susan Barker, shares her tips for managing mental health & wellbeing in the workplace.
14th May 2018

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Why outsource HR?

There are many advantages of outsourcing your HR functions. Learn how your business can benefit from it and find out…
8th May 2018

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Changes to Statutory payments and limits for unfair dismissals

From 1st April 2018, statutory payments and the limit on the amount of compensatory award for unfair dismissal will increase.…
28th March 2018

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Health Surveillance

Health surveillance is a legal requirement for employees who are exposed to health risks. Health surveillance enables health risks to…
28th March 2018

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Equal Opportunities and Diversity – Do your policies match your practice?

Your company is likely to have an equal opportunities and diversity policy, but how often are these policies reviewed? Do…
28th March 2018

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Managing Mental Health Issues and disabilities in the Workplace

It’s vital that employers know how to support employees who are struggling with their mental health. Learn how to manage…
28th March 2018