Podcast 2 – Challenges that Auditing Functions Have to Face

The most critical finding is not always the one the auditor misses. Sometimes, it is the warning sign people notice, discuss quietly, and never raise. When silence becomes normal, risk can grow unnoticed beneath a well-documented system.

When an incident happens, many organizations ask whether the auditor should have found it. Fewer ask the more important question: Why didn’t we find it ourselves? The answer often reveals far more about the system’s strength than about the audit’s quality.

Our recent global research and LinkedIn poll reveal a clear consensus: technical expertise is no longer enough. To uncover true risks and deliver value beyond compliance, the future of food safety auditor training must embrace critical soft skills like empathy, communication, and conflict management.