5 risks related to employee departures: How to protect yourself?
Employee departures are sometimes complicated to manage and hinder the smooth running of the company. What are the risks linked to these departures? What measures can be taken to anticipate them? How to ensure a good transition? 1 | Break in continuity When an employee leaves, there is a risk that their activities will […]
Internal Control: 5 lessons learned from practical cases
A legal obligation for most public institutions, internal control can be transformed into real added value if it is well executed. With more than 20 years of customer experience, Optimiso Group reveals 5 key benefits of internal control based on practical cases. 1 – Internal control is a unifying and motivating project Internal […]
Internal control, 7 controls done without knowing it
Imagine a company in which there are no controls at all. It’s hard to believe… Nevertheless, employees who have to set up an internal control system often have the feeling that they are starting from a blank page. And yet, as a general rule, almost 90% of the controls already exist. The implementation of internal […]
ISAE 3402, a recognition that gives assurance
Do you know what Microsoft, Google, Swisscom or BNP Paribas have in common ? They have all obtained ISAE 3402 recognition. This recognition is far from being reserved for large companies. Indeed, it is aimed at all service providers – insurance, provident society, real estate investment, fiduciary, IT services, etc. – who must provide their […]
What is the difference between internal control and management control ?
It is not always easy to understand the difference between internal control and management control. However, they are two complementary functions for the good management of companies. Beyond a simple reminder of the definitions, it is important to make a concrete distinction between their respective activities within the company. For example, internal control makes little […]
QSE software in SaaS: 20 criteria for a comparison
More and more companies are acquiring dedicated Quality Safety Environment software. Their functionalities allow to rationalize and optimize QSE or QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) practices. The choice is not to be taken lightly since this investment, if made wisely, can save time, money and serenity. With a complete QSE software, a single action, such […]
10 steps to effective internal control
Is your business well protected against errors and fraud? Check it out using the 10 essential steps of internal control. The internal control system is a central element in reducing the risk of error or fraud. However, it is not always easy for a company to find its way around recommendations such as those of […]
Understand (finally) the difference between process and procedure
Process or procedure ? Intimately linked, we often struggle to grasp their difference. However it is difficult to escape them, they are everywhere: in ISO certifications, internal control, optimization or automation of activities, clarification of responsibilities, transfer of know-how, etc. They need to be identified, sometimes optimized or harmonized, and above all described! Are you […]
