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

BMT Office Administration

Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). Reference and background check results. To that end, items frequently found in such files include: Job application. Cover letter.

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

BMT Office Administration

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. A dizzying amount of paperwork goes into hiring a new employee, including background checks, applications, offer letters, job applications, and more.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. 1) Try to find someone who can be your reference from that job, but it doesn’t have to be from that company. Here are some tips.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

These include performance evaluations , signed copies of your employee handbook , employee identification numbers, emergency contact information, awards, training records, and termination letters. In general, there are three types of employee files you should keep: Personnel files. Payroll files. How Long Should You Keep Employee Records?

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Trying to get recommendations, professional reference checks have become more difficult and as stated in your post, people need to know their companies policy before engaging online for all to see. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy. Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick.

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