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

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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. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. Explore the benefits of HR outsourcing below to find out if outsourcing human resources is right for your small business. What HR functions can you outsource?

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

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As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Payroll deduction forms. That is fine as long as the process is organized, systematic, and — above all — legal.

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

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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.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

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Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. This information also serves as institutional memory.

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Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

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How will you document your procedures and what resources or tools are you going to use? Plus, well-documented business systems are a useful tool for training someone new or for meeting regulatory compliance. Developing a Business System Strategy Its important to begin by determining what your business system will look like.