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

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long.

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

Implementing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) is a great way to make sure that all staff members are completing their tasks in the correct manner. A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a detailed document with step-by-step instructions on how to properly complete a task. What is an SOP? How to format an SOP.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

He put Laura in charge of going through a bunch of drawers with instructions to make folders to organize papers of current worth, box up other documents that somebody might need down the line, and toss insignificant and old material. Fires, floods, and even spilled cups of coffee can render physical copies of documents unreadable.

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Digital Document Management Systems (DMS)

Small Business CEO

With flexible working and Bring your own Device (BOYD) policies becoming the norm, it is increasingly difficult for business owners to keep track of one of their most valuable company assets, i.e. their business-related documentation. if not your chosen system will be no more efficient than email.

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Tips For Keeping Office Printing Costs Down

Office Dynamics

After all, unless you operate on a purely paperless policy, your employees may need to use one for printing off assigned work, or completed work. Instead, ask that all employees print in black and white only, unless printing off documentation to be seen by clients. Operate a paperless policy. Less paper. Buy one machine.

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Tips For Keeping Office Printing Costs Down

Office Dynamics

After all, unless you operate on a purely paperless policy, your employees may need to use one for printing off assigned work, or completed work. Instead, ask that all employees print in black and white only, unless printing off documentation to be seen by clients. Operate a paperless policy. Invest in a printer/copier/scanner.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Beyond that, droves of companies that were inexperienced with remote work were creating monitoring policies for the first time. Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes.

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