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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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Stylish Way to Carry File Folders

Clutter Coach

Plus, when you lay it on its side, the file contents are likely to make their ways into other parts of your bag. I admit I don't really schlep folders around to my client appointments, but I've found a great use for it. by Of course, you could use a ho-hum briefcase but those are boring. Originally posted 2009-04-27 14:56:50.

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Why Your Boss Isn’t Coming To The Office

Allwork

A significant proportion of middle managers are adamant about maintaining their work-from-home arrangements, which is creating a ripple effect throughout the corporate landscape. Leaders need to be open to new ways of working and actively seek feedback from all levels of the organization. The comparable number among junior staff?

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Don't Sort Things Unless Absolutely Necessary

Clutter Coach

For instance, If you do not claim bills on your taxes, don’t waste time filing them into separate folders for electricity, phone, garbage, etc. But that will take you less time than filing each one individually every month. As soon as you finish paying bills, file them. Right now: 
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Learning to See Clutter

Clutter Coach

Me: So when you go to create this year's binder, you won't refer to these? Dave: No, I have all the files on my computer, the templates and stuff. Me: What if you just keep one copy in your archive files? Dave (looking sheepish): Can't leave it on the counter, I guess? Here's a case in point.

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Stylish Office Accessories

Clutter Coach

I don’t focus on products much in this blog because I’m more interested in techniques and concepts, but every once in a while something catches my eye. Products that make sitting at your desk or filing more fun, or at least easier on the eyes, are always winners. plastic trays!” ” Mmmmm, lime green!

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"Stadium Seating" to Organize Your Folders

Clutter Coach

Peter Walsh's new [In]Place angled file holder provides that kind of visibility for your folders. A notch on the side is for a binder clip; nothing falls out and they don't snag on each other.  There are still more [In]Place products I don't have room to mention, so go over to the site and look.

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