Getting ISO certified is no small feat. As you may be aware from our recent post, we recently achieved re-certification with zero non-conformities across the following ISO standards:
We used our own FlexManager system to achieve these re-certifications (having used it to get certified originally) and wanted to share some insights for organisations that wish to achieve an accreditation of their own.
Whether it’s proving your commitment to quality, securing sensitive data, protecting the environment, or keeping your people safe, ISO certifications are globally recognized markers of trust.
But here’s the challenge: ISO compliance isn’t getting easier.
Regulations and standards are evolving rapidly
Documentation needs are growing
Audit scrutiny is increasing
Remote work complicates access and version control
Without the right systems in place, staying compliant becomes a juggling act of spreadsheets, shared drives, and last-minute scrambling.
We’ve worked with companies who were still managing compliance like it’s 2005. They were digging through folders to find procedures, manually updating Excel logs, and praying that someone remembered to prepare for the audit.
This manual approach creates real risks:
Disorganized documentation
Missed deadlines and training gaps
Untraceable revisions or approvals
Stressful audits where teams aren’t aligned
Are you ready to achieve your ISO compliance? Here’s how most of our clients get started:
Choose your standard(s): ISO 9001, 27001, etc.
Certifications like ISO 9001 or 27001 don’t just check a box. They build trust, mitigate risk, and drive real improvements. But they only work if the compliance is sustainable. We have built a system designed to make ISO work easier, cleaner, and more scalable for our clients.
If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start leading with confidence, we’d love to help. To find out more about how FlexManager can be used to achieve your compliance goals, reach out to our team through our Contact section on FlexManager.com.
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When used with FlexManager, NFC tags eliminate the need for manual data entry and complex setup processes.
Getting ISO certified is no small feat. As you may be aware from our recent post, we recently achieved re-certification with zero non-conformities across the following ISO standards: ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management ISO 14001 - Environmental Management ISO 9001 - Quality Management We used our own FlexManager system to achieve these re-certifications (having used it to get certified originally) and wanted to share some insights for organisations that wish to achieve an accreditation of their own.
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We are proud to have received our recertification for ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). Following the assessment, we were delighted to learn that FlexManager was recertified with zero non-conformities and no observations.
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As you may recall from our post last week, the 20th iteration of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim tool place last Saturday (July 19th) where swimmers took on the Atlantic, and swam from Aughinish Co.Clare, to Blackrock Tower in Salthill, Co. Galway. This event was the culmination of months of practice and organisation, and it was brilliant to see everything come to fruition. All proceeds were to Cancer Care West, who provide professional community-based practical and emotional support, free of charge, to anyone affected by cancer.
Cybersecurity is applicable to more than just IT departments and office environments. With the increased reliance on connected tools, cloud platforms, and smart systems on-the-ground staff of construction sites, plant personnel, everyone must be aware of potential cyber threats. The risks are real and dangerous to companies, as they evolve faster than the awareness of employers/employees.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc have been shortlisted at Canada’s Safest Employers Awards We would like to congratulate our client, Green Infrastructure Partners Inc (GIP) who have been shortlisted as an Excellence Awardee at the 15th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards. GIP are nominated for The Mark’s Commercial Award for Most Innovative Use of Safety Technology,…
This Saturday (July 19th), the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim will take place, where swimmers will travel from Aughinish, Co Clare, to Blackrock Tower in Salthill, Co Galway. This journey is approximately 13km long, and could take between 3 and 6.5 hours, a serious feat for any participant. FlexManager is proud to continue to sponsor this incredible event. We would like to wish all participants the best of luck in their swim! All proceeds will be going to Cancer Care West.
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Ontario’s decision to recognize ISO 45001 and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) as equivalent for public-sector procurement is stirring a fresh round of debate among Canada’s occupational health and safety (OHS) leaders. While some hail the move as overdue progress toward fairness and modernization, others warn that the policy—part of the province’s Working for Workers Seven Act—may sacrifice clarity and audit reliability in pursuit of expediency.
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