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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

Allwork

According to the Society for Organizational and Industrial Psychology , some victims have reported incidences of sexual harassment only to find that they are met with an ineffective or even hostile response from management. . Those within traditionally male-dominated industries (with large numbers of male employees).

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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How This LGBTQ+ CEO Nurtures Workplace Diversity From The Inside Out

Allwork

Implementing DEI strategies has long played a role in workplace politics, but there continues to be limitations in how effective these policies are. . Back [in the early 2000s], we were a long way from legalizing gay marriage and almost no tech company hosted Pride events in June or even so much as changed their logo in support. ? .

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

Workplace Insight

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. They are a gift both to and from the PR industry.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. This information also serves as institutional memory.

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Is AB5 the End of the Gig Economy? The Quick Answer: No

Small Business Labs

This is a more stringent set of rules than was in place prior to AB5 (for those interested in legal geekery, the prior rules are referred to as the Borello factors ). Also, many industries and professions are still clamoring for exemptions. Do work that is “outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business”; and. Fine artists.

Legal 110