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

BMT Office Administration

Time tracking and file tracking. Another way to monitor remote employees is to use time tracking or file tracking software. File tracking uses and benefits. A deeper version of time tracking is file tracking, where employers receive detailed reports on which files were worked on, by whom, and for how long.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer!

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OneNote Must-Knows: Color Coding and Custom Tags

All Things Admin

Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Training – Yellow. Business Development – Navy Blue.

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Uber and Lyft Lawsuits & the On-Demand Economy

Small Business Labs

The separate suits - one filed by Uber drivers and other by Lyft drivers - allege they are misclassified as independent contractors. The judge in the Lyft case nicely summed up the legal difficulties, complexities and confusion around how to classify on-demand economy workers. The drivers are claiming they are employees.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

Page Personnel

The HR job often involves working out how to manage people. This could include looking after employees, managers, customers, suppliers and clients. Each department has different needs and challenges, and HR must know how to help them reach their targets. The role can also include training. What does an HR Assistant do?

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications.