Risk Manager Professional vs RM Express: Which is Right for You?

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Choosing the right risk management tool can feel a bit like picking the right partner for a long hike—each has its strengths, and the path you plan to take will determine which is the best fit. For New Zealand businesses, balancing comprehensive oversight with ease of use is key. So, which path do you choose: Risk Manager Professional or RM Express? Both offer unique benefits, but the best choice depends on where your journey in risk management is headed. Let’s explore these options to find the one that aligns perfectly with your goals and challenges.

Why Your Business Needs Risk Management Software 

Running a business in New Zealand today isn't just about keeping the lights on and customers happy—it’s also about ensuring the health and safety of your workers, from meeting regulatory requirements to providing relevant up-to-date training and employing best practice processes. This is where risk management software steps in, offering a way to keep your business on track, no matter what H&S challenges come your way.

All-in-One Risk Visibility

Imagine having all your health and safety risk-related information at your fingertips—no more hunting through files or trying to piece together a complete picture from scattered documents. With software like RM Professional or RM Express, everything you need is in one place, providing a clear, comprehensive view of the H&S risks your business faces. Whether you're keeping an eye on potential hazards or tracking compliance, this kind of visibility is a game-changer. It’s like having a GPS for your business’s risk landscape, guiding you smoothly around potential roadblocks.

Stay Ahead of the Compliance Curve

New Zealand’s health, safety, and environmental regulations are tough and rightly so - your workers are your organisation’s biggest asset. Staying compliant can feel like a full-time job. That’s where risk management software shines. It streamlines compliance by automating routine tasks like action tracking, regular checks, incident and investigation workflow management, and custom notifications, ensuring you're always up to date. With features like automated report scheduling, it keeps you informed about what’s happening in your business and helps you protect your people effectively. No more scrambling to meet deadlines or worrying about missed requirements; the best H&S software has your back, giving you peace of mind that you’re meeting your legal obligations.

Make Smart Decisions with Confidence

With good risk management software, you can be sure your business remains focused on key H&S priorities. Capturing key information about health and safety events has never been easier, giving you the insights needed to make informed decisions with the confidence to act decisively, knowing you have all the facts.

Handle Incidents Like a Pro

When something goes wrong—be it a workplace incident or a compliance issue—how you respond can make all the difference. RM Express, with its streamlined incident management features, ensures that you can address problems quickly and efficiently. It guides your staff through the investigation process using best practices, rooted in the ICAM methodology, to determine causation effects, corrective actions and incident learnings.

Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Waiting for problems to arise without preparing for them is a recipe for disaster. With risk management software, you can take a proactive approach, identifying potential risks before they become actual incidents. By prioritising risks based on severity and impact, you can focus your resources where they’re needed most - smartly, strategically, and in a cost-effective way.

What is +IMPAC’s Risk Manager Professional? 

Risk Manager Professional is your all-in-one cloud-based software solution for managing H&S risks across your business. It’s designed for organisations that require more than just a basic risk-tracking tool—this is for those who want a dynamic, customisable solution that evolves with their business. Whether you’re a large organisation or scaling up a fast-growing enterprise, Risk Manager Professional provides the flexibility and depth you need to contend with H&S challenges.

Key Benefits of Risk Manager Professional 

• Customisable Framework: Tailor the system to meet the unique needs of your business, ensuring it fits like a glove.

• Actionable Insights: Transforms raw risk data into strategic, actionable insights that drive better decision-making.

• Effortless Process Streamlining: Simplifies and standardises data entry, reporting, and risk tracking, ensuring everything runs smoothly and consistently.

• Fast Adoption: User-friendly and intuitive, meaning your team can get up and running quickly with minimal training.

• Modular Flexibility: Choose the modules that best suit your needs, with the ability to customise and expand as your business evolves.

• Integrated Business Solution: A solution that brings together various modules and capabilities, seamlessly integrating them to provide a central platform for analysing all relevant data.

What is +IMPAC’s RM Express? 

RM Express is +IMPAC’s ready-to-go health and safety software designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses in New Zealand. If you’re looking for a straightforward, cost-effective solution to keep your team safe and ensure compliance, RM Express is built to help you achieve just that without the complexity of larger systems. It’s perfect for organisations that want a powerful yet simple tool to manage their health and safety responsibilities.

Key Benefits of RM Express

• User-Friendly Platform: User-friendly and intuitive mobile-responsive user interface, requiring minimal training for your staff.

• Comprehensive Safety Management: Provides a centralised platform to record, monitor, and control health and safety, risk, and auditing requirements.

• Standardised Processes: Comes with preconfigured modules based on best practices, ensuring you’re following industry-leading standards.

• Quick Implementation: Get started fast with a solution that’s ready to go out of the box.

• Improved Compliance: Helps ensure your business meets the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other regulations.

• Integrated Reporting: Provides detailed, easy-to-understand reports that offer insights into your business’s health and safety performance.

• Essential Modules for Streamlined Efficiency: Includes most commonly used RM Professional modules - Risks, Safety Forms, Events, Actions, and Training - so all your essential H&S bases are covered.

Choosing The Right Option

Risk Manager Professional is designed for medium to large organisations that require a fully customisable and comprehensive risk management solution. It offers a broad range of advanced modules and features, allowing businesses to tailor the system to their specific needs. This solution is perfect for companies that need a scalable platform capable of handling complex risk environments across multiple departments and sites.

Risk Manager Professional is ideal for you if:

• You run a medium to large organisation with complex risk management needs.

• You need a customisable solution that can adapt to specific business processes.

• Your business requires advanced features such as Enterprise Risk, Contractor Management, or e-Learning.

• You’re looking for a solution that can scale as your organisation grows.

On the other hand, RM Express is tailored for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a straightforward, ready-to-use health and safety solution. It includes essential modules and is quick to implement, making it ideal for organisations that need to get up and running fast. RM Express simplifies the process of managing health and safety, offering a cost-effective solution for businesses without the need for extensive customisation.

RM Express is ideal for you if:

• You operate a small to medium-sized organisation.

• You don’t have an in-house health and safety manager.

• You’re relying on paper-based or inefficient health and safety processes.

• You need a quick and easy setup to start managing health and safety immediately.

For a more comprehensive breakdown, check out our comparison page.

 till on the Fence? 

Choosing the right risk management solution is a big decision, and it's important to find the one that truly fits your business needs. Whether you're leaning towards the comprehensive, customisable power of Risk Manager Professional or the streamlined, ready-to-go simplicity of RM Express, making the right choice can set your business on the path to a safer, more efficient future.

But if you're not quite sure yet, don’t worry—+IMPAC’s team of experts is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your unique requirements, get personalised advice, and find the solution that’s perfect for your organisation.