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

BMT Office Administration

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy.

Policies 105
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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Strategic Partnerships : Understanding the dynamics of niche industries enables operators to form strategic partnerships with industry organizations, associations, and businesses. Access to workshops and art supplies promotes professional development and collaboration.

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

BMT Office Administration

Records relating to promotion, demotion, transfer, or layoff. Health insurance forms. Pay authorization forms. Payroll deduction forms. That is fine as long as the process is organized, systematic, and — above all — legal. Keep I-9 forms in a separate file. Employment agreements, such as confidentiality.

Filing 121
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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Currently, 36% of organizations do not provide any form of anti-harassment training, despite all the evidence that sexual harassment can seriously harm a company’s reputation (let alone the harm it causes to the victims). . Sexual harassment at work can include bullying, coercion and unwanted physical contact.

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

BMT Office Administration

For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

Filing 52
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Is the Flexible Working Bill a game changer or paper tiger?

Workplace Insight

The Employment Rights Act 1996 has continuously evolved – the Employment Relations (Flexible Work) Bill alters and extends this act in its current form. Leadership, technology, legal frameworks all have been widely discussed by experts – the leap has never been easier.

Salary 111
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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

You may need to pull employment records to defend yourself against a wrongful termination lawsuit , verify compliance during a government audit, or simply review an employee’s history when considering them for a promotion. PeopleDoc also has legal hold, and retention scheduling so that documents are retained properly and compliantly.

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