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

BMT Office Administration

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Knowing what to keep and the location of each document is vital to easy retrieval and to maintaining compliance with government and industry regulations. Recruiting and screening documents.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Some common workplace harassment reporting mechanisms include: Direct complaints to managers Direct complaints to Human Resources Anonymous forms and systems Whistleblowing portals For these mechanisms to truly work, it is important that companies also set up investigating mechanisms and procedures for any formal complaints that are made.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization In 5 Simple Steps

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Donors asked if they can deduct the cost of the donated items on their tax return, and a few people suggested you make your project legal by filing for nonprofit status. You may have a harder time obtaining funds from donors if the charitable group you want to support already has access to the resources you intend to offer. “A

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

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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. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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Discover 5 Tips To Mitigate Workplace Harassment And Avoid Toxic Organizations

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Knowing your rights from a legal perspective is one thing, but do some additional digging into what falls into the often complex categories of harassment, microaggressions, and toxic workplace culture. The first step is to document everything. If you do report the behavior, prepare your documents and timeline first.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

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Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Being able to locate what you need when you need it helps you become a reliable, go-to resource on your team. Think about the main types of documents you create.