SSiP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is the mutual recognition arrangement for health and safety, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity in the construction sector. In recent years, more and more companies have made the move to SSiP certification; some buyers have even made it a requirement.

When it comes to organisational expenditure, workforce costs are right up there. As such, it's never been more important for a business to have a clear view of the value of its human capital, and how that contributes to long-term growth.

The pandemic has significantly altered our day-to-day lives. From human interaction to workplace functions, our minds, bodies and businesses have had to react and adapt to remain functional through these difficult times. Despite the uncertainty, the past 12 months have helped us identify core areas for improvement.

Adaptation has been the word on everyone’s lips in 2020, not least law firms. After relying on in-person processes for so long, the pandemic has made maintaining compliance more of a challenge.

When the going gets tough, people need leadership more than ever. Of course, this puts a lot of pressure on anyone in a management role – especially if the outlook is uncertain. While you can’t predict the future, you can keep your team calm and motivated. That is, if you have the right skills in your toolkit…

Homeworking is evidently going to be a big part of the future – far beyond COVID-19. However, it’s not as straightforward as making sure your team has the right technology and a good office set-up. For remote working to work in the long term, robust security measures need to be at its core.

As the internationally-recognised Standard for information security management, ISO 27001 should be a serious consideration for organisations of any size and in any sector. Looking at everything concerning security threats and vulnerabilities, a robust external assessment from a trusted certification body can completely transform the way your organisation manages the information it holds.

Centre for Assessment has always promoted the need for businesses to ensure they have robust information security measures in place. In these extraordinary circumstances, the risk of cyber-attack is worse than ever. We've put together some tips on how to recognise and respond to cyber threats.