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

BMT Office Administration

Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork. Rather, understand that general personnel files serve a distinct purpose. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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

Allwork

Typically, sexual harassment includes verbal, non-verbal, and physical behavior; some of the most common forms and types of sexual harassment in the workplace include: inappropriate and non-consesual touching; sexual remarks, jokes, comments, or requests; sending unsolicited sexual photos or content; indecent exposure; and sexual assault.

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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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4 Ways to Bond With a Team Virtually When You're a Newbie

On The Job

The best course is to be resourceful -- consult company handbooks for procedural information or even Google to help you become more familiar with jargon or other industry terms instead of asking a co-worker. Can you tell me how to do that or who to ask?"

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

Keeping track of paperwork can be a challenge, It’s easy to misplace a file or even spill coffee on a document on your desk. If your desk is still cluttered with paper files or documents, it’s probably time to consider switching to electronic records management (ERM). Better file retention compliance. Saving time.

Filing 98
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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Some of the most common functions to outsource for small businesses include: Payroll processing: Have an expert payroll service provider handle payroll processing , deduction and tax withholding calculations, and end-of-year payroll tax forms. This is helpful as HR needs can vary greatly for small businesses.

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Oh No! We May Not Have Heard From You

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie « Personal Productivity & Organizing Link Lineup | Main | Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity » Oh No! We May Not Have Heard From You Recently a wonderful reader responded to one of our posts via email to let us know that she had filled out our contact form and had not heard from us. 

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