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They’re Back: Boomerang Employees on the Rise for Good or Bad

Success

For Chad Stripling, director of data science for the interaction innovation team at 84.51° , a data science and analytics firm and media company in Cincinnati, Ohio, four years was long enough to be away from his former employer. He left the company in 2018, then returned in 2022. “I What causes boomerang employees?

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

A question most new HR professionals ask is, “How long do I have to hold onto these employee records once they’re no longer with the company?” Payroll files. Your payroll files should include W-4s, W-2s, timesheets, direct deposits, and wage rates. Medical files. You can shred all medical records once three years have passed.

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

BMT Office Administration

While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Think of an employee’s personnel file as a history of the individual’s employment relationship with the company. Agreements related to the use of a company car or business credit card. Cover letter.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

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Related: How you can be highly effective in a role from day 1 Qualities that make a good HR Assistant HR departments are growing, and more companies need skilled, talented individuals to help them succeed. HR skills are universal, and are easily transferred from company to company and from sector to sector.

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

BMT Office Administration

Besides complying with federal and state laws, keeping employee records helps you stay organized, aids decision-making, and protects your company if a terminated employee files a lawsuit. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

BMT Office Administration

Yet, even the most seasoned HR employees occasionally need clarification about specific recordkeeping requirements, such as how long they should hold on to personnel records after an employee leaves the company. Some companies hold on to hiring documents such as resumes, job applications, and job descriptions. Hiring documents.

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Are you getting paid as a 1099 Contractor?

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Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Are you getting paid as a 1099 Contractor? Most employees don’t realize the added expenses that a company has simply to pay an employee.

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