What role do external quality standards, awards and accreditations play within today’s organisations? This author explores the key considerations for organisations when choosing which standards to work with.

 

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Heather Bond, former Standards Adviser CIPD

Heather represented the CIPD as an expert on British and International Standards Committees that are developing human capital and resource management Standards.  

She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, and holder of a judicial appointment as an Employment Tribunal Member.

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