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Szkoła JakościANALIZA RYZYK I SZANS w ISO 9001 - Praktyczny warsztat w 20 minut E189Analiza ryzyk i szans w ISO 9001 nie musi być skomplikowana! W tym odcinku razem z Dariuszem Antończykiem, kierownikiem ds. szkoleń w LRQA i doświadczonym audytorem, przeprowadzamy prawdziwą analizę ryzyk i szans dla Szkoły Jakości - na żywo, krok po kroku.
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✅ Pełnomocników i specjalistów jakości wdrażających ISO 9001
✅ Osób, które chcą zrozumieć praktyczne podejście do analizy ryzyk
✅ Menedżerów szukających prostych metod zarządzania ryzykiem
✅ Wszystkich, którzy uważają, że analiza ryzyk to skompliko...
2026-02-1832 min
Alt Goes Mainstream🎥 AGM Unscripted: Goldman Sachs' Michael Bruun - Driving Value in Private Equity Through Network and InnovationWelcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.The Goldman Sachs Alternatives Summit “convened leaders across finance, geopolitics, technology, and culture” to discuss themes driving global markets.2025’s Alternatives Summit was about “navigating a world in flux,” as the firm’s recap of its event noted.The event aimed to help investors cut through the noise and put together the pieces of the puzzle in a dynamic and increasingly complex world.Alt Goes Mainstream joined the event to have unscripted conversations with Goldman Sachs Alternatives leaders to cut through the noise by unpacking...
2026-02-1329 min
Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private MarketsAGM Unscripted: Goldman Sachs' Michael Bruun - Driving Value in Private Equity Through Network and InnovationWelcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.The Goldman Sachs Alternatives Summit “convened leaders across finance, geopolitics, technology, and culture” to discuss themes driving global markets.2025’s Alternatives Summit was about “navigating a world in flux,” as the firm’s recap of its event noted. The event aimed to help investors cut through the noise and put together the pieces of the puzzle in a dynamic and increasingly complex world. Alt Goes Mainstream joined the event to have unscripted conversations with Goldman Sachs Alternatives leaders to cut through the noise by unpacking k...
2026-02-1328 min
The Quality HubEpisode 32- S3 -Transition Talk ISO Updates 45001-2027 UpdateIn this episode of The Quality Hub: Chatting with ISO Experts, host Xavier Francis is joined by Stuart Kelly and Kevin Franklin of LRQA to explore the upcoming wave of ISO standard updates, including the major revision to ISO 45001 expected by 2027. The discussion highlights how these changes reflect a shift toward sustainability, resilience, data-driven decision-making, and workforce well-being—covering areas such as mental health, hybrid work, and climate-related safety risks. The guests stress that these updates go beyond compliance, urging businesses to see them as opportunities to strengthen culture, attract and retain talent, and future-proof operations. With practical insights on...
2025-12-1724 minThe Quality HubEpsiode 29- S3 -Transition Talk ISO Updates - 9001:2026 UpdateIn this episode of The Quality Hub: Chatting with ISO Experts, host Xavier Francis sits down with Stuart Kelly and Kevin Franklin of LRQA to unpack the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 updates and what they mean for businesses worldwide. The discussion dives into the growing emphasis on data-driven decision-making, digitalization, ethics, sustainability, and organizational resilience—showing how ISO standards are evolving from compliance tools to strategic frameworks for agility and competitive advantage. With insights on risks, opportunities, and the importance of early adoption, this conversation highlights how organizations can future-proof their management systems in a rapidly changing world.
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2025-11-2623 min
Future in Focus by LRQAThe quality mindset: Connecting risk, culture and performance to create opportunityIn this episode, host Xavier Francis is joined by Bill Barnes, Auditor Manager at LRQA, and Dariusz Antonczyk, Training and Improvement Services Manager at LRQA, to explore how quality thinking has evolved from a management system into a powerful organisational mindset.Together, they trace the journey of quality from the origins of ISO 9001 to today’s connected approach to risk management, resilience, and leadership. Through practical examples and personal insights, they discuss how the principles of consistency, culture and continuous improvement underpin modern business performance.Looking ahead, the conversation highlights how a quality mindset is dr...
2025-11-1036 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe quality mindset: Connecting risk, culture and performance to create opportunityIn this episode, host Xavier Francis is joined by Bill Barnes, Auditor Manager at LRQA, and Dariusz Antonczyk, Training and Improvement Services Manager at LRQA, to explore how quality thinking has evolved from a management system into a powerful organisational mindset.Together, they trace the journey of quality from the origins of ISO 9001 to today’s connected approach to risk management, resilience, and leadership. Through practical examples and personal insights, they discuss how the principles of consistency, culture and continuous improvement underpin modern business performance.Looking ahead, the conversation highlights how a quality mindset is dr...
2025-11-1036 minThe Quality HubEpisode 23 - Transition Talk ISO Upates -14001- 2026 UpdateOn this episode of The Quality Hub, host Xavier Francis chats with Stuart Kelly and Kevin Franklin from LRQA about one of the biggest shifts in ISO standards we’ve seen in nearly a decade. With the 2026 update to ISO 14001 on the horizon, they dive into what’s changing, why it matters, and how businesses can get ahead of the curve. From climate change and sustainability to new tech, regulations, and consumer expectations, this conversation unpacks how ISO standards are no longer just about passing audits—they’re about building resilience, protecting your brand, and staying competitive in the world. I...
2025-10-0819 min
Exploring Standards with AssentImplementing and Managing Multiple ISOs with Ben Moulds from WhistlIn this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Ben Moulds, Risk, Assurance & Compliance Manager at Whistl, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whistl recently completed its first year of outsourced internal audits across five ISO standards, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, all certified with UKAS-accredited certification body LRQA.
Ben shares Whistl’s ISO journey, starting with their initial certifications and moving towards the challenge of managing multiple standards across the business. He explains how the company navigated change within their management systems, the benefits of holding multiple certifications, and how working with...
2025-08-2028 minExploring Standards with AssentImplementing and Managing Multiple ISOs with Ben Moulds from WhistlIn this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Ben Moulds, Risk, Assurance & Compliance Manager at Whistl, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whistl recently completed its first year of outsourced internal audits across five ISO standards, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, all certified with UKAS-accredited certification body LRQA.
Ben shares Whistl’s ISO journey, starting with their initial certifications and moving towards the challenge of managing multiple standards across the business. He explains how the company navigated change within their management systems, the benefits of holding multiple certifications, and how working with...
2025-08-2028 min
SpeakUp Summer of EthicsFrom an informed whistleblowing tool choice to implementationWith so many whistleblowing platforms on the market and more popping up every day, it can be difficult to find the right platform for your needs. Choosing a platform that can scale from channel to channel for a global enterprise presence can be even more challenging.In this webinar, we were joined by Kirstie Stephens, Head of Legal Risk and Compliance at LRQA, who shared her experiences leading the transition from LRQA’s call centre-based whistleblowing solution to an all-in-one digital platform.Kirstie walked us through the key challenges that led LRQA to switch to a...
2025-08-0638 minFuture in Focus by LRQATransition talks: What’s changing in ISO standards and why it mattersWelcome to Transition Talks, a new podcast series from LRQA designed to guide organisations through the upcoming changes to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.In this first episode, Stuart Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer at LRQA, and Kevin Franklin, LRQA's Chief Product Officer, unpack what’s driving the updates to these cornerstone management system standards, why it matters now and what businesses can expect as the transition period begins. From climate considerations and stakeholder expectations to governance and resilience, we explore the evolving risk landscape and the practical implications for quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems....
2025-08-0551 min
SANS Stormcast: Daily Cyber Security NewsSANS Stormcast Wednesday, July 16th, 2025: ADS Keystroke Logger; Fake Homebrew; Broadcom Altiris RCE; Malicious Cursor AI Extensions Keylogger Data Stored in an ADS Xavier came across a keystroke logger that stores data in alternate data streams. The data includes keystroke logs as well as clipboard datahttps://isc.sans.edu/diary/Keylogger%20Data%20Stored%20in%20an%20ADS/32108 Malvertising Homebrew An attacker has been attempting to trick users into installing a malicious version of Homebrew. The fake software is advertised via paid Google ads and directs users to the attacker s GitHub repo.https://medium.com/deriv-tech/brewing-trouble-dissecting-a-macos-malware-campaign-90c2c24de5dc CVE-2025-5333: Remote Code Execution in Broadcom Altiris IRM
2025-07-1605 min
SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)SANS Stormcast Wednesday, July 16th, 2025: ADS Keystroke Logger; Fake Homebrew; Broadcom Altiris RCE; Malicious Cursor AI Extensions
Keylogger Data Stored in an ADS
Xavier came across a keystroke logger that stores data in alternate data streams. The data includes keystroke logs as well as clipboard data
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Keylogger%20Data%20Stored%20in%20an%20ADS/32108
Malvertising Homebrew
An attacker has been attempting to trick users into installing a malicious version of Homebrew. The fake software is advertised via paid Google ads and directs users to the attacker s GitHub repo.
https://medium.com/deriv-tech/brewing-trouble-dissecting-a-macos-malware-campaign-90c2c24de5dc
CVE-2025-5333: Remote Code Execution in Broadcom Altiris IRM
2025-07-1605 min
SANS Internet Storm Center's Daily Network Security News PodcastSANS Stormcast Wednesday, July 16th, 2025: ADS Keystroke Logger; Fake Homebrew; Broadcom Altiris RCE; Malicious Cursor AI Extensions (#)SANS Stormcast Wednesday, July 16th, 2025: ADS Keystroke Logger; Fake Homebrew; Broadcom Altiris RCE; Malicious Cursor AI Extensions Keylogger Data Stored in an ADS Xavier came across a keystroke logger that stores data in alternate data streams. The data includes keystroke logs as well as clipboard data https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Keylogger%20Data%20Stored%20in%20an%20ADS/32108 Malvertising Homebrew An attacker has been attempting to trick users into installing a malicious version of Homebrew. The fake software is advertised via paid Google ads and directs users to the attacker’s GitHub repo. https://medium.com/deriv-tech/brewing-trouble-dissecting-a-macos-malware-campaign-90c2c24de5dc...
2025-07-1605 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe European Central Bank’s Omnibus opinion: Why high-quality sustainability information matters for corporate and financial system stabilityIn this timely episode of Future in Focus (released 25 June), we sit down with the European Central Bank to discuss its official Omnibus opinion and why robust, high-quality sustainability data is critical, not only for corporate reporting and due diligence but also for the long-term stability of the EU’s financial system. LRQA’s Theresa Gigov speaks with Katharina Klausch, Senior Legal Counsel at the ECB, on the future of sustainability regulation, including the role of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) in financial decision-making. As EU negotiations intensify, this conversation offers key insights for corporates and f...
2025-06-2523 minThe Quality HubEpisode 18 - S3 - AI Risk and What Comes Next: Why ISO 42001 Matters Now Part 2In this episode of The Quality Hub, host Xavier Francis continues his discussion with Kevin Franklin, Chief Product Officer at LRQA, and Scott Dawson, President of Core Business Solutions. Join them as they take a deep dive into the critical role of ISO 42001 in navigating AI risks and establishing trust in AI systems. The conversation demystifies common misconceptions about ISO 42001, highlighting its relevance not just for developers, but for all businesses leveraging AI—big and small. The episode explores the standard’s potential to dismantle the AI “black box,” foster accountability, and create a competitive advantage by demonstrating responsible AI use...
2025-06-1125 minFuture in Focus by LRQAResponsible AI, real advantage: Why ISO 42001 matters nowIn this episode of Future in Focus, Xavier Francis is joined by Kevin Franklin, Chief Product Officer at LRQA, to explore the pivotal role of AI governance in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Together, they discuss how ISO 42001 offers a timely and practical framework for managing AI-related risks, building trust and staying ahead of global regulation. With insights drawn from Kevin’s extensive background in systems and standards, the conversation highlights why responsible AI deployment is essential for organisations of every size and why ISO 42001 is set to become a foundational tool in doing it right.
2025-06-0434 minThe Quality HubEpisode 18 - S3 - AI Risk and What Comes Next: Why ISO 42001 Matters Now Part 1In this episode of the Quality Hub podcast, host Xavier Francis speaks with Kevin Franklin, Chief Product Officer at LRQA, and Scott Dawson, President of Core Business Solutions, to delve into the timely and crucial topic of AI risk management and governance. AI is here and not going away, and understanding the increasing importance of ISO 42001, a new standard designed to provide businesses—whether large or small is paramount. 42001 has a structured approach to responsibly integrating and governing AI technologies. Kevin and Scott share insights on how ISO 42001 helps organizations anticipate and navigate evolving risks, build trust, enhance accountability, an...
2025-06-0419 minFuture in Focus by LRQACutting through the noise: Best practice essentials for navigating the EU omnibus proposalThis podcast episode features a discussion on the EU omnibus proposal, a significant regulatory topic in sustainability and its potential implications for businesses. Experts Tara Norton and JP Stevenson provide insights on navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting and the importance of due diligence in supply chains, no matter the shifts in regulatory requirements.
2025-03-2521 minThe Quality HubEpisode 10 - S3 - A New Partnership - Core Business Solutions Joins LRQAIn this episode of The Quality Hub, host Xavier Francis dives into LRQA’s recent acquisition of Core Business Solutions (CBS) with guests Ian Spaulding, CEO of LRQA, and Scott Dawson, President of CBS. They explore the history of both companies, the strategic reasons behind the partnership, and how it will enhance compliance solutions for businesses—especially small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). With CBS’s expertise in helping small businesses navigate compliance and LRQA’s global reach, the two companies aim to expand technology-driven solutions for certification, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk management. Tune in to hear how this collaboration is set to r...
2025-03-1923 min
🌎 Earth Central - By OrbifyTackling Sustainable Supply Chain Risks: EUDR and Sustainability InsightsIn this episode of Earth Central, Selina Rathke, Senior Consultant for Sustainability Supply Chains at LRQA, joins the conversation to explore the key challenges and trends shaping sustainable supply chains today, along with the implications of EUDR for sustainability.
Selina shares her expertise on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), emerging ESG requirements, and the challenges companies face in managing risks across global supply chains. She also sheds light on the importance of transparency, responsible sourcing, and minimizing negative impacts while navigating today’s rapidly changing landscape.
Whether you’re a bu...
2024-12-1848 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe era of Assurance 4.0: Sourcing responsiblyAs supply chain legislation evolves, businesses face increasing expectations to uphold transparency and accountability on ESG issues, including mitigating human rights violations and reducing carbon emissions. In this fourth episode of our Assurance 4.0 mini-series, LRQA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stuart Kelly, discusses how data-driven insights and proactive strategies can help organisations address these challenges. Stuart highlights the importance of going beyond compliance to build robust responsible sourcing programmes that maintain ethical integrity, minimise negative impacts on people and the environment and foster long-term resilience in global value chains. Tune in to discover how businesses can strengthen consumer tru...
2024-12-1827 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe era of Assurance 4.0: Navigating the energy transition and achieving net zeroGlobal businesses are under pressure to meet net zero targets while also navigating the energy transition. This shift impacts everyone from the energy industry to consumer brands across every sector, and is happening alongside increased scrutiny from stakeholders. It’s one of the key challenges within the era of Assurance 4.0 - the new era of risk management.In this third episode of our Assurance 4.0 mini-series, LRQA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stuart Kelly, focuses on what it takes to successfully navigate this challenge. Against the backdrop of COP29, we’ll explore how businesses can respond to changing regulations, levera...
2024-11-2225 minSzkoła JakościInżynier jako trener - prawdy i mity o szkoleniach technicznych - E173Zastanawiasz się nad karierą trenera technicznego, ale powstrzymuje Cię strach przed wystąpieniami? W tym odcinku Dariusz Antończyk, Kierownik Działu Szkoleń LRQA z 10-letnim doświadczeniem w branży, obala najpopularniejsze mity o szkoleniach technicznych.
Czego się dowiesz:
Dlaczego bycie ekspertem technicznym to dopiero początekJak przygotować się do pierwszego szkoleniaCo zrobić, gdy uczestnik zadaje trudne pytanieJakie błędy popełnia większość początkujących trenerówJak zarabiać na swojej wiedzy technicznej
Gość odcinka: Dariusz Antończyk - doświadczony trener techniczny, który przeprowadził setki szkoleń dla największych firm przemysłowych. Obecnie zarządza działem s...
2024-11-0637 minFuture in Focus by LRQAClimate Week NYC: Deploying leading climate strategies amongst regulatory, investor and consumer pressuresSenior Director for Sustainability at LRQA, Tara Norton, shares her expertise on leading climate strategies. As we mark Climate Week NYC, Tara discusses the growing regulatory pressures, the need for businesses to adapt and the importance of integrating climate risk into broader ESG strategies.We dive into practical tips for balancing financial goals with climate commitments, the role of investors and consumers in driving sustainability, and the crucial role of data in building resilient supply chains. Whether you're looking to enhance transparency or meet global climate regulations, this episode offers actionable insights for businesses to thrive in...
2024-09-2725 min
Shoe-InNavigating Shoe Supply Chain Visibility and Forced Labor Compliance With LRQAOn this special Labor Day edition of Shoe-In, JP Stevenson, Head of Market Development, EIQ at LRQA, joins Matt and Thomas to discuss all the latest trends around supply chain visibility and complying with emerging forced labor regulations. Listen in to discover insights from LRQA's comprehensive footwear factory audit data and steps global footwear brands are taking to ensure compliant supply chains and shoe factory operations. With special guest: JP Stevenson, Head of Market Development, EiQ, LRQA Hosted by: Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett
2024-09-0232 minFuture in Focus by LRQAAS 9100: Change on the horizon for Aerospace industryIn late 2024, the rules behind the commonly know series of quality standards for the Aerospace industry, AS 9100, are set to be amended, and will be rebranded as "IA 9100." In this episode of Future in Focus, LRQA's Aerospace and Defence Subject Matter Expert, Daniel Carmel joins us to dive into what we know so far about the changes, how the changes impact certified organisations and certification bodies, and when the changes are set to take place.
2024-08-2717 min
The Full Circl PodcastEp. 81: Raj Kaur: Driving Change in the WorkplaceWelcome to Season 2, Episode 81 of The Full Circl Podcast!
Raj Kaur, Chief People Officer at LRQA, shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career. She discusses her experiences with discrimination, early marriage, and balancing work and family. Raj emphasises the importance of speaking up against discrimination and the need for organisations to listen and take action. She encourages individuals to pursue their ambitions and have belief in themselves.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Full Circl Podcast. We hope you found Raj's insights valuable and that they inspire y...
2024-08-1415 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe era of Assurance 4.0: Achieving product integrityBusinesses face a rapidly changing world, with a heightened focus on ESG considerations, supply chain complexity and evolving cybersecurity threats. These powerful new trends have combined with more traditional risks – across assets, people and systems – to create a new era of risk management. We call it the era of Assurance 4.0. Here, LRQA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stuart Kelly, dives into the second episode of our Assurance 4.0 mini-series, exploring ‘achieving product integrity’ as a key challenge for clients across sectors, from food to aerospace.
2024-07-1722 minFuture in Focus by LRQAFrom standards to strategy: leveraging management systems and artificial intelligence to achieve business excellence in a new era of riskWelcome to the latest episode of LRQA's Future in Focus podcast. In this episode, host Holly Plackett is joined by special guests, Anshuman Tiwari, Global Head of Operational Excellence at DXC Technology, and Shirish Bapat, Technical Product Manager for Cybersecurity at LRQA. The discussion explores how businesses can turn standards into strategy by leveraging management systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve business excellence in a new era of risk. Anshuman shares his insights on the foundational role of ISO standards in driving business excellence and the transformative potential of AI in operational processes. Shirish d...
2024-07-1539 minFuture in Focus by LRQAWorld Hydrogen Summit 2024: Reading the roomIn LRQA’s latest podcast episode, global media outlets, including The Australian Financial Review and H2 View, share commentary recorded live at the World Hydrogen Summit – the world’s largest dedicated hydrogen event – about the need to shift from hype to reality within the hydrogen industry.Combined with client insights from the LRQA team, we explore how this dynamic industry needs to balance the immense innovation currently in development, with risk management and assurance to ensure a shift from an R&D mindset to a commercial one. Listen to find out more.
2024-05-1716 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe era of Assurance 4.0: Assuring assets and management systemsBusinesses face a rapidly changing world, with a heightened focus on ESG considerations, supply chain complexity and evolving cybersecurity threats. These powerful new trends have combined with more traditional risks – across assets, people and systems – to create a new era of risk management. We call it the era of Assurance 4.0. Over the course of the year, LRQA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stuart Kelly, will dive into the biggest challenges businesses are facing within this new era, starting with our first episode: ‘Assuring assets and management systems’. Listen to find out more.
2024-04-0724 minFuture in Focus by LRQAProtecting your brand in a new era of riskIn this episode, we are joined by a returning guest of the podcast, Supply Chain Assurance Technical for LRQA, Kimberly Coffin to talk about a topic that she is very passionate about. The new era of risk we’re currently living and operating in, and more specifically how this is impacting food businesses all over the world.
2024-02-1624 minFuture in Focus by LRQAISO and climate change: why are many of the familiar ISO management system standards being amended, and what does this mean for standards users?The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), is amending many of the familiar management system standards to insert an additional requirement and a note related to climate change. In this episode, we are joined by the Chair of the ISO Technical Committee 283 for Occupational Health & Safety Management (owner of the ISO 45000 series of standards), and a returning guest of the podcast, Martin Cottam, to discuss the actions ISO is taking in relation to climate change and how these changes impact standard users.
2023-12-2023 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Lifelong learning at workLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The eighth and final episode, ‘Lifelong learning at work', sees Luis Cunha, LRQA’s Assessment Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, talk about education as a key pillar of corporate sustainability as well as wider social mobility. Luis explores the roles and responsibilities of busine...
2023-12-1520 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: The ‘E’ in ESGLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The seventh episode, ‘The ‘E’ in ESG’, sees Marcela Romero Merino, LRQA’s Consulting Regional Director for Latin America, highlight the role of a ‘committed private sector’ in supporting the global goal of net zero carbon emissions. With COP28 in full flow, Marcela also gi...
2023-12-0621 minFuture in Focus by LRQAWill a net zero future be powered by hydrogenWelcome back to the Future in Focus podcast by LRQA, and if you’re new here, welcome. In this episode, presenter, Josh Flanagan, is joined by LRQA’s Global Hydrogen Expert, Leanne Halliday, to discuss hydrogen and its role in powering a net zero future.
2023-11-2223 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Safety – not just the absence of accidentsLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The sixth episode, ‘Safety – not just the absence of accidents’, sees Erik Mooij, LRQA’s Global Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security, share his personal experiences of the life-changing impact that workplace safety can have. Erik also explores how safety has evolved f...
2023-11-1710 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Plant gifts, not trees – why we need to transform corporate volunteeringLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The fifth episode, ‘Plant gifts, not trees – why we need to transform corporate volunteering’, sees Benjamin Western, LRQA’s Head of Sustainability, take a fresh perspective and new approach to corporate volunteering. How do we use our strongest skills and assess where they could...
2023-11-0924 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Glorious governance (no, seriously!)LRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The fourth episode, ‘Glorious governance (no, seriously!)’, sees Vikas Neeraj, Service Delivery Manager for LRQA, share his views on governance as just good business. Vikas explores how governance has changed in recent years, including the impact of ESG.
2023-11-0113 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Equity should be an ideal, not an ideologyLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA has also launched an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The third episode, ‘Equity should be an ideal, not an ideology’, sees Lani Hollander, LRQA’s Global Sustainability Partner, clarify the crucial difference between equity and equality and offer practical guidance on how organisations can achieve greater equity.
2023-10-2634 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: Wilfully inclusive - why everyone wins with inclusivityLRQA recently launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - an internal sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA is launching an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The second episode, ‘Wilfully inclusive: Why everyone wins with inclusivity’, sees Leanne Halliday, LRQA’s Global Hydrogen Expert and Oceania Territory Manager, sharing personal experiences and practical advice around the challenges and opportunities within inclusivity.
2023-10-1916 minFuture in Focus by LRQAOur Planet, Our Plan: The power of transparency in businessToday, LRQA launched 'Our Planet, Our Plan' - a sustainability programme that outlines our ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments over the next seven years, underpinned by time-bound performance metrics. To accompany the programme, LRQA is launching an eight-episode podcast series to explore each of the seven commitments within Our Planet, Our Plan. The first episode, ‘The power of transparency in business’, sees Ben Western, LRQA’s Head of Sustainability, exploring how the programme was developed, the evolution if ESG in business, and how other organisations can embrace its principles.
2023-10-1024 min
Trash Talk on Radio 3Jeff Bond - Social supply chainThis week on Trash Talk, Marcy Trent Long speaks with Jeff Bond from Elevate, LRQA, an organisation that provides social supply chain and environmental audits; and they talk about traceability and sustainable supply chains.
2023-08-2116 minFuture in Focus by LRQAWith no end to labour shortages in sight, risk management strategies must continue to adaptWelcome back to the Future in Focus podcast by LRQA, and if you’re new here, thank you. In this episode, we are joined by returning guest Meghan Quinlan, Vice President of Food & Agriculture at ELEVATE, LRQA’s ESG specialists, to talk about human rights issues, specifically in the food industry, and the growing importance of human rights due diligence, or HRDD.
2023-05-3017 min
What is a Good Life?What is a Good Life? #15 - Letting Go of Attachments with Benjamin WesternOn the 15th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Benjamin Western, who is the Founder at The Shining Light Project, a trustee at Hope & Aid Direct, and Head of Sustainability at LRQA.This episode is different from the others, as this is more a conversation than an interview, and we are focussing on the teachings of Anthony De Mello.Anthony De Mello was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A spiritual teacher and author of several spiritual books, two of which, Awareness and The Way to Love, have...
2023-04-251h 05Future in Focus by LRQACommemorating 10 years since the Rana Plaza collapseOn the 24th of April 2013, the Rana Plaza building, which housed five garment factories, collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh killing over 1,100 people and injuring over 2,500 people. We’re here to mark the tenth anniversary of that tragic event to remember those who lost their lives but also to discuss how this was a defining moment in the evolution of assurance and social responsibility in the region.
2023-04-2428 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe expanding use of technology and data in the food industry: Increased risk or better control?Welcome back to the Future in Focus podcast by LRQA, and if you’re new here, welcome. In this episode, presenter, Holly Plackett, is joined by LRQA’s Technical Director of Supply Chain, Kimberly Coffin, to discuss the expanding use of technology and data within the food sector.
2023-04-2114 minSzkoła JakościJednostka Certyfikująca - wszystko co musisz wiedzieć o pracy w niej E117W dzisiejszym odcinku podcastu rozmawiam z byłym dyrektorem w jednostce certyfikującej, który opowiada nam o tajnikach pracy w tej branży. Sprawdź naszą rozmowę i dowiedz się więcej na temat:
📋 Jak wygląda praca w jednostce certyfikującej: Dowiedz się, jakie procesy i procedury są realizowane w jednostkach certyfikujących, oraz jakie są główne zadania Specjalistów i Audytorów
⏰ Jak wygląda dzień pracy specjalisty w jednostce: Poznaj typowy harmonogram dnia dla osób pracujących w jednostkach certyfikujących i jakie wyzwania mogą napotkać na swojej drodz...
2023-03-3039 minFuture in Focus by LRQATrends in responsible food production are changing assurance forever: is your organisation ready?Welcome back to the Future in Focus podcast by LRQA, and if you’re new here, thank you. In this episode, we are joined by returning guest Forbes Fyfe, Technical Account Manager of Agriculture Supply Chain at LRQA, and Meghan Quinlan, Vice President of Food & Agriculture at ELEVATE, an LRQA business, to talk about responsible sourcing and production; what it is, emerging themes, and how these themes are affecting food supply chains.
2023-03-2017 minFuture in Focus by LRQAIn conversation with Jo Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate (part two)In this second episode of the two part mini-series, Jo Fairley - co-founder of Green & Black's organic chocolate - speaks with LRQA about the implications of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues for the food and beverage industry. Jo also shares her personal advice for proactively managing risk, drawing on her own experiences as co-founder of the pioneering brand.
2023-03-1515 minFuture in Focus by LRQAFrom farm to fork: Consumer expectations are driving demand for ethically produced food productsWelcome back to the Future in Focus podcast by LRQA, and if you’re new here, thank you. In this episode, we are joined by LRQA’s Technical Account Manager for Agriculture, James Sage, to discuss the food supply chain and the increasing pressure on suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to the ethical production of animal products.
2023-03-0616 minFuture in Focus by LRQAIs the food industry prepared for cyber risk?Welcome back to the Future In Focus by LRQA, and if you’re new here, thank you. In this episode, presenter, Holly Plackett, is joined by Stuart Wright, Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Nettitude, an LRQA business, and returning guest Kimberly Coffin, Global Technical Director of Supply Chain at LRQA. In this episode, we ask Stuart and Kimberly why cybercrime should be a well-considered factor in any food defence programme and discuss the potential implications on food safety in the case of a cyber-attack.We do apologise for the audio issues early on in th...
2023-02-2221 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe truth about business continuity trends: Is your business model built to last?Business continuity has been a hot topic in recent years. Even more recently, we’ve heard the term ‘Agility and Resilience’ referenced heavily in discussions about food safety and the food supply chain, but what does it actually mean to have an agile and resilient business model? In this episode, we speak to Kimberly Coffin, Technical Director of Supply Chain at LRQA, who shares the truth about business continuity trends.
2023-02-1313 minFuture in Focus by LRQAWhy wind energy mattersOn today’s episode of Future in Focus we sit down with Dr. Hendrik Lau, LRQA's leading wind energy expert. Discover the growing importance of wind energy, its crucial role in achieving net zero goals, and the hurdles faced by developers in this rapidly growing industry.
2023-02-0815 minFuture in Focus by LRQAIn conversation with Jo Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black's chocolate (part one)In the first of two episodes, Jo Fairley shares a brief history of Green & Black's organic chocolate - the first of its kind in the UK. Speaking to LRQA, Jo explores how, as co-founder of the brand, the challenges she faced may resonate with other members of the food and beverage industry today as they negotiate the current risk landscape.
2023-01-2620 min
Conexión Circular: Sustainabiliy and beyond...S2:12 "Hidrógeno Verde: su economía y sus retos invitada Liliana Calderón"Escucha el episodio trece "Hidrógeno Verde: su economía y sus retos " con Liliana Calderón, experta en energías renovables, se especializa en la documentación, reglamentación y requerimientos de seguridad. Trabaja para la empresa LRQA.
2022-12-0739 minFuture in Focus by LRQAThe 'S' in 'ESG': A conversation with Mike Posner, Professor at NYU’s Stern School of BusinessOften, when we hear the term ‘ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance issues’, people think first of the environmental component and less so about social and governance. In this episode, LRQA’s Chief Growth Officer, Ian Spaulding, is joined by special guest Mike Posner to talk about the ‘S’ in ‘ESG’; what it is, how it’s evolved, and why it should be at the top of an organisations agenda.
2022-12-0626 minFuture in Focus by LRQAMaintaining product integrity across an expanding and dynamic risk landscapeIn today's episode, we speak to LRQA's Supply Chain Assurance Technical Director, Kimberly Coffin, about some of the issues the food industry is currently facing and how businesses can ensure product integrity despite these ever-evolving risks.
2022-11-0719 min
Food For ThoughtInfluential Women in Food: Jona Hightower, LRQAThis episode is part five of our Influential Women in Food Series, where we’re honoring women that have effected change for their colleagues and peers in the food and beverage industry.
With us today is Jona Hightower, Senior Lead Assessor with LRQA. Jona is the epitome of an influential woman in the food industry. She describes herself as having a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge and it’s something she’s known about herself since elementary school. That passion also shows up when she’s lending her expertise and counsel to the numerous women she works wit...
2022-10-2823 minFuture in Focus by LRQASupply shortages could lead to greater food fraud riskWelcome to the Future in Focus podcast. In today's episode, we speak to Forbes Fyfe, LRQA's Technical Account Manager for the agricultural supply chain, about supply chain shortages and how this could lead to greater food fraud risks.
2022-10-2724 min
ERUPTHow is the Gen Z shift controlling our future workforce and emerging talent?This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022.
Within this session our panel included: Stan Horwitz, Head of Transformation @ LRQA, Amber Harris, Assessment and Talent Strategy Specialist @ AON and Sydney Samuels, CEO & Founder @ Loop Not Luck.
Our panel spoke about how 25-30% of workforce will be Gen Z by 2025. So how is this Gen Z shift controlling our future workforce and emerging talent?
I hope you enjoy and make sure you check out the GO ERUPT website: www.goerupt.com for further content and for all videos on demand.
2022-10-2529 min
Future in Focus by LRQAAre you ready for a new brand of thinking?In consumer staples, brand is everything. In fact, for many fast-moving consumer goods brands, it’s not unusual for ‘intangible assets’ to account for more than 100% of the company’s market value. In this episode, we speak to Sales Director Stuart Kelly about brand assurance, what it is, why it's important and how businesses can build their brand assurance.
2022-10-1107 min
Future in Focus by LRQATrust and Transparency in ESGIn this episode, we speak to Ian Spaulding, Chief Growth Officer at LRQA as well as founder and former CEO of ELEVATE, an industry-leading sustainability and supply chain services business acquired earlier this year by LRQA. During the episode, Ian talks about ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance. What is it, why has it become such a mainstream topic , and how do businesses leverage ESG to demonstrate trust and transparency to their stakeholders?
2022-10-0413 min
The Metal Guys Talk BusinessS02E05 | The Auditor with Andrew Milner #AssuranceWithAndrewQuality standards, audits and ISO accreditations are fundamentally important to Metal Producers, Distributors and End Users, but they aren't always top of every business's to-do list.In this episode, Pete and Mike were joined by quality aficionado Andrew Milner to talk about all things Quality and Accreditation. This topic may not fill everyone with the same enthusiasm that Andrew has for the topic, but no business in our sector can work outside of a robust internationally recognised accreditation standard.Having left the UK for Australia in 2019 to become a senior auditor for LRQA (formerly Lloyd's...
2022-09-271h 03
Future in Focus by LRQAOrganisational benefits of having a certified Occupational Health & Safety management systemIn this episode, we speak to Martin Cottam, chair of the ISO Technical Committee for occupational health and safety, about the organisational benefits of having a certified occupational health and safety system. In this episode, Martin talks about a recently published study conducted by researchers at Harvard and Duke universities in the U.S. Link to download the paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3988416
2022-09-1217 min
Future in Focus by LRQAISO 9001: Responding to a changing landscapeIn this episode, we speak to Martin Cottam, former Assurance and Quality Director at LRQA (formerly Lloyd’s Register), about ISO 9001, one of the most popular quality management system standards, and how it has performed since its revision in 2015, and more notably, how the standard has responded to the rapidly changing landscape we have seen more recently.
2022-08-2221 min
Future in Focus by LRQARisks Expanding in a Hydrogen Supply ChainIn this episode, we’ll be speaking with hydrogen expert, Leanne Halliday, Corporate Account Manager at LRQA who will cover the expanding risks in a hydrogen supply chain.
2022-07-2510 min
Future in Focus by LRQAISO 45003: The rising significance of psychological health and wellbeing in the workplaceHistorically, many organisations have been hesitant to address psychological health and wellbeing. However, the impact of work on people’s psychological health was a significant issue long before the COVID-19 pandemic. It was already causing significant harm – and causing significant costs for organisations – and it was already on an upward trend. Psychosocial risk is therefore becoming an ever more important part of the risk to which many workers are exposed, so organisations now need to address it effectively.In this episode, we speak to Martin Cottam, Chair of the ISO Technical Committee for Occupational Health & Safety Management, about...
2022-07-1826 min
FSB PodcastHow ISO 9001 can help you grow your small businessIn this episode, we look at exactly what ISO 9001 is, and why it is important to open doors for your business. Plus, some practical tips for how small businesses can achieve ISO 9001 certification - or transfer their ISO 9001 certification to an online platform, including some advice on documenting existing procedures.Featuring: Cheryl Stevens, product manager for CertSmartTM, LRQAAli Kheradnejad, IATF auditor, LRQA
2022-07-1319 min
Future in Focus by LRQABRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: What to expectBRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 was published on 1st August 2022, but what does this mean for you? In this episode, we speak to Food Technical Manager at LRQA, Mark Fincham, to discuss the requirement and protocol changes we've seen in version 9 and how this affects your business.
2022-07-0115 min
Future in Focus by LRQAThe future of occupational health & safety: Industry megatrendsIn our rapidly changing world, organisations need to adapt to survive, whether in response to societal or consumer trends, the climate emergency, or geopolitical change. The changes needed to sustain our organisations will require adjustments to our occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems, to manage new risks and changing levels of risk. Alongside these wider trends, there are emerging issues more specific to OH&S management, to which organisations also need to respond. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Martin Cottam Chair of the ISO Technical Committee for Occupational Health & Safety Management as w...
2022-06-2021 min
Future in Focus by LRQAISO 45001 then and nowThere are several areas in which the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) landscape has changed significantly in the four years since the publication of ISO 45001, the global standard for Occupational health & safety Management Systems. Some of these areas have been or are being addressed through guidance standards, while some will require further consideration when ISO 45001 is eventually revised. In this episode, we speak to Martin Cottam, Chair of the ISO Technical Committee for Occupational Health & Safety Management, to discuss five key Health & Safety challenges and how perspectives on these have evolved since ISO 45001 was published in 2018.
2022-05-1521 min
The APSCA PodcastAPSCA Podcast - Episode 3 - In Conversation with Ian Spaulding and Alex NasrAPSCA's Director of Code and Compliance Alex Nasr in conversation with Ian Spaulding the CEO of LRQA to discuss compliance in the context of a company's maturity.
2022-04-3035 min
2022-04-1912 min
Future in Focus by LRQAISO 45001: Acting together to build a positive safety and health cultureIn this episode, we continue our conversation with Martin Cottam, Chair of the ISO Technical Committee for Occupational Health & Safety Management. In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of worker participation in building a positive safety and health culture.
2022-04-0621 min
Future in Focus by LRQAGFSI Conference 2022: Episode fourIn this episode, we speak to LRQA’s Global Head of Food Centre of Excellence, Jan Kranghand, and Kimberly Coffin, LRQA’s voice of supply chain assurance within the Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry, onsite at the GFSI 2022 Conference, hosted this year in Barcelona.
2022-03-3109 min
Future in Focus by LRQAGFSI Conference 2022: Episode threeIn this episode, we speak to Stuart Kelly, LRQA’s Global Sales Director, and Kimberly Coffin, LRQA’s voice of supply chain assurance within the Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry, onsite at the GFSI 2022 Conference, hosted this year in Barcelona.
2022-03-3013 minSzkoła Jakości#81 Analiza RYZYKA - jak zrobić DOBRZE wg ISO 9001 i 14001 - Rozmowa z EkspertemZapraszam na rozmowę z Dariuszem Antończykiem - ekspertem z jednostki certyfikującej LRQA. Porozmawiamy o Analizie Ryzyka w Kontekście wymagań ISO 9001 i 14001.
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2022-03-291h 16
Future in Focus by LRQAGFSI Conference 2022: Episode twoIn this episode, we speak to LRQA’s Global Sales Director, Stuart Kelly, about some of the key themes of this year’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference - where this year LRQA will be exhibiting in a face-to-face capacity - and how the last two years have impacted the food business.
2022-03-2810 min
Future in Focus by LRQAGFSI Conference 2022: Episode oneIn this episode, we speak to LRQA’s voice of supply chain assurance within the Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry, Kimberly Coffin, about the importance of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and their annual conference, where, this year, LRQA will be exhibiting in a face-to-face capacity.
2022-03-2718 min
Future in Focus by LRQAFour years of ISO 45001Chair of the ISO Technical Committee for Occupational Health & Safety Management and former LRQA colleague Martin Cottam reflects on the four years since ISO 45001, the management system for occupational health and safety, was published and shares some insight into the future of the ISO 45000 series.
2022-02-2327 min
The Sales Strategist Podcast (Italiano)Federico Zanette | Quando un commerciale è pronto per vendere?Nel podcast di oggi Federico Zanette (Area Sales Director - South & West Europe in LRQA) ci aiuterà a rispondere ad una domanda tanto spigolosa quanto attuale: quando un/una commerciale è pron to/a per vendere?
2022-01-2223 minThe Sales Strategist Podcast (Italiano)Federico Zanette | Come comprendere il contesto negozialeQuanto è importante comprendere a fondo il contesto negoziale?Quali fattori lo influenzano?Ne ho parlato oggi con Federico Zanette, Area Sales Director - South & Western Europe in LRQA.
2021-12-0345 min
Medical Device made Easy PodcastMDR & Drug-Device Combination Products with Theresa Jeary
This episode will be really interesting for the pharmaceutical companies that are producing Drug-Device combination products as it explains the consequence of EU MDR Article 117 for their products.
For all projects that are ongoing, you need to consider the new requirements coming from EU MDR as this is amending the 2001/83/EC Medicinal Product Directive.
Theresa Jeary will be my guest during this episode, and her experience with Drug-Device products and as a former Notified Body assessor will help you understand what are the deliverables you should provide now.
We will also discuss the...
2020-04-1300 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastMDR & Drug-Device Combination Products with Theresa Jeary
This episode will be really interesting for the pharmaceutical companies that are producing Drug-Device combination products as it explains the consequence of EU MDR Article 117 for their products.
For all projects that are ongoing, you need to consider the new requirements coming from EU MDR as this is amending the 2001/83/EC Medicinal Product Directive.
Theresa Jeary will be my guest during this episode, and her experience with Drug-Device products and as a former Notified Body assessor will help you understand what are the deliverables you should provide now.
We will also discuss the...
2020-04-1300 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastEpisode 33 – Notified Bodies Lay Down Service with Erik Vollebregt
► Webpage: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/33
As we are changing the Medical Device rules, we need to certify new Notified Bodies in Europe. With the new MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, all Notified Body should apply for new accreditation.
But apparently, this new regulation is not so easy and many Notified Bodies decided to not apply first. Then we have Notified Bodies that applied but decided to Lay Down Service (LRQA, UL, Intertek, QS Zurich…).
So what are the consequences for Manufacturers that have a certificate with these Notified Bodies? What should they do to continue the busi...
2019-07-2200 minMedical Device made Easy PodcastEpisode 33 – Notified Bodies Lay Down Service with Erik Vollebregt
► Webpage: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/33
As we are changing the Medical Device rules, we need to certify new Notified Bodies in Europe. With the new MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, all Notified Body should apply for new accreditation.
But apparently, this new regulation is not so easy and many Notified Bodies decided to not apply first. Then we have Notified Bodies that applied but decided to Lay Down Service (LRQA, UL, Intertek, QS Zurich…).
So what are the consequences for Manufacturers that have a certificate with these Notified Bodies? What should they do to continue the busi...
2019-07-2200 minQuality PodcastISO 50001 Podcast - LRQASponsored By
The importance of ISO 50001. Interview with Carolyn Campbell, LRQA Lead Assessor and Energy Management Expert
ISO 50001 is the new Global Energy Management System Standard (EnMS). In this LRQA podcast, Carolyn Campbell, LRQA lead assessor and energy management expert, talks about the importance of ISO 50001 to organizations--irrespective of size, sector or location. Carolyn also discusses the ability of ISO 50001 to address the global energy supply, how the standard helps organizations improve energy efficiency and performance, and the link between ISO 50001 and ISO 14001.
2012-09-1420 min