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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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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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8 Tools To Help Build An Efficient Asynchronous Workflow

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Another notable Zoom software feature, “Zoom Clips,” also promotes asynchronous communication by allowing users to share short-form videos with team members across time zones — which could enhance collaboration efforts within international teams.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

Success

More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. You could even make your commitment to supporting other women’s careers explicit, forming what author Jessica Bennett calls a Feminist Fight Club.

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Why You Need a Work Journal

Eat Your Career

Seeing it in black and white gives you the clarity you need to promote your contributions confidently. If I happen to be away from my desk when something comes up that should be added to my journal, I often take a digital note in the form of an email or a text message to myself. After a while, it all becomes muddled.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

BMT Office Administration

If you aren’t part of HR or are new to the department, you may not know which employment records you need to keep on file. After all, the US Department of Labor has some stringent requirements for employee files, including some federal laws. This category can also include awards, promotion records, and education/training records.

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Why Your Boss Isn’t Coming To The Office

Allwork

After all, work forms a significant part of our daily routines and any change can have far-reaching implications on our work-life balance, productivity, and overall well-being. This approach not only promotes fairness but also contributes to a more engaged and productive workforce.