Industry News · June 17, 2025 The Global Workplace in CrisisThe Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2025 report reveals the working world is under immense strain. Global employee engagement has declined to 21 per cent, down two percentage points from the previous year and matching… Read more
Industry News · June 6, 2025 Who are the 2025 NATA Excellence Award Finalists? The NATA Excellence Award acknowledges organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the quality and reliability of accredited processes. The award recognises innovations that have led to significantly improved technical capabilities, enhanced operational efficiencies, and set… Read more
Industry News · June 6, 2025 Welcome Accreditation Matters 2025 Gold Sponsor – CertCrowdCertCrowd is a leading compliance software provider helping businesses find straightforward solutions to their governance, risk management & regulatory compliance needs and obligations. As a GRC provider, CertCrowd works with startups to major corporations to help… Read more
Industry News · June 6, 2025 IEC Young Professionals Program 2025. Calling the Next Generation of Energy and Electronics LeadersAre you a rising star in your field, ready to shape the future of international standards? The IEC Young Professionals Program 2025 is your gateway to global impact. This fully-funded, one-year program offers early- to mid-career… Read more
Member News · June 5, 2025 Update on the Revision of ISO/IEC 17020ISO/IEC 17020:2012, Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection, defines the criteria for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of inspection bodies. Since its publication, it has served as a cornerstone standard… Read more
Member News · June 5, 2025 Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: A.S.James’ Legacy in Geotechnical Laboratory ServicesA.S.James has proudly achieved over 50 years of continuous NATA accreditation in geotechnical laboratory testing – a milestone that reflects half a century of commitment to quality, reliability, and technical excellence. Since 3 August 1971, the… Read more
Member News · June 5, 2025 Supporting Queensland’s CMT Sector: Free Training, Real ImpactAs part of a commitment to supporting Australia’s accredited laboratories, NATA recently delivered a series of free industry training sessions tailored specifically for Queensland’s construction materials testing (CMT) sector. These sessions were made possible through funds… Read more
Industry News · June 5, 2025 From Crisis to Confidence: Why Accreditation Matters to Me. A Personal PerspectiveBy Don Arnold: NATA Deputy Sector Manager, Inspection When I moved to Australia to join NATA in the Melbourne office in January 2023, I knew I was stepping into an organisation at the heart of critical systems… Read more
Industry News · June 5, 2025 Yes, You Can Effectively and Efficiently Manage Change in the LaboratoryChange is a constant in modern laboratories – whether driven by technology, regulations, customer expectations or organisational strategy. Yet, managing change effectively remains one of the most challenging aspects of leadership in the scientific environment. This… Read more
Industry News · June 5, 2025 NATA Subject Matter Experts Lend their Support to the Pacific Island Quality Infrastructure Forum in Fiji Strengthening of the quality infrastructure across the Pacific region has been identified by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat as a key priority for supporting export trade by adding value to goods and services that originate in… Read more
