Category Archives for "Policy Management"

What are Policies and why they are important!

What are Policies and why they are importantPolicies, procedures, compliance and adherence are terms that are widely used throughout organizations worldwide. However, you could be forgiven for thinking they are the perfect oxymoron! How can a set of rules intended to maintain standards, be so widely and differently interpreted and implemented?Although different organizations create policies […]

Standard Operating Procedures Guide

Standard Operating Procedures – A complete guideStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) are key to many businesses these days. Not only do they document the successful process to maintain a quality product, output or procedure. In many circumstances they are the key to ensuring regulatory compliance. This SOP guide provides an overview of the creation process.The creation […]

Standard Operating Procedures Guide – Distribute & Train

Standard Operating Procedures Guide – Distribute & TrainWelcome back to the 6th in our series of blogs describing the Key elements in the SOP lifecycle. So far we have introduced the ‘SOP pie’ and worked through all the way to having our SOP ready and tested in order to start the roll out. This blog […]

Common problems organizations have with SOP’s

Common problems organizations have with SOP’s (and their solutions)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essential for any organization that wants to achieve consistency and efficiency in its operations. SOPs are documents that outline the steps required to complete a task or process. They also serve as a reference for employees to ensure that they follow the […]

Cybersecurity best practices : Incident reporting

Cybersecurity best practices : Incident reportingThe security of systems and data is of utmost importance. Every employee needs to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents. By promptly reporting such incidents to the appropriate IT personnel or dedicated security team, potential damage can be mitigated and the […]

The importance of versioning in policies

The Importance of Versioning with PoliciesWhat is policy versioning?Policy versioning is the practice of assigning a unique version number to each iteration of a policy or procedure. This helps to keep track of changes and updates made to the policy over time. It also helps ensure that policies are up-to-date and compliant with the latest […]

Best Practices for Policy Change Management in SharePoint

Best Practices for Policy Change Management in SharePoint Effective policy change management is crucial for any organization, ensuring that everyone is on the same page with the latest guidelines, regulations, and procedures. SharePoint offers a robust framework for handling these documents, but without a proper strategy for versioning, things can quickly become confusing and unmanageable. […]

5 Reasons to use SharePoint for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Management

5 Reasons to use SharePoint for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) ManagementIt is fair to say that with the highly regulated world we live in, for many industries, a good Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) management system and approach is the key to achieving regulatory compliance.When people are looking to implement or improve their SOP management system, […]

Differences between Processes, Procedures and Policies

Differences between Process, Procedures and PoliciesProcesses, procedures and policies are the guidelines that a company follows to make sure they are operating in a way that is both effective and safe. Every business needs them, however, sometimes it can be confusing as to where one starts and another ends. Often businesses muddle up their use […]

How do you know if your new employees have read key documents?

How do you know if new employees have read key documents?When a new employee joins your organization a smooth onboarding process will ensure they transition to their role effectively. The new employee will want to complete the onboarding process quickly so they can begin their new role. You want to ensure they have completed all […]