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HBR on Why Companies Need Digital Nomad Programs and Policies

Small Business Labs

The Harvard Business Review's Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy covers the reasons why companies should have formal digital nomad programs and policies.   The second reason is that having digital nomads on the payroll can leave firms open to a variety of regulatory and legal risks.

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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. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

Policies 105
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U.S. Census Pulse Survey Finds Small Businesses Getting Slammed

Small Business Labs

Educational services - 74%. of small businesses applied for loans from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).  .   The industries with the highest percentages of businesses reporting a large negative effect are: Accommodation and food services - 83%. Arts, entertainment and recreation - 75%. Retail trade - 53%.

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

BMT Office Administration

Educational transcript. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Payroll deduction forms. You must keep a completed Form I-9 on file for each employee on your payroll. With help from legal, IT, and other departments, they create a written-out document retention policy. Cover letter.

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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. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

This manual should cover general company policies, team dynamics, and the specific responsibilities and procedures related to the individual’s role. General Company Policies Code of Conduct: Expectations for employee behavior and professionalism. Leave Policies: Information on types of leave available (e.g.,

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How to Maintain Your Company Culture Past the Startup Stage

Success

Smith, a professor in the department of organizational behavior and faculty director of executive education at the Case Weatherhead School of Management. One answer is that as the company payroll increases, they cannot have a personal relationship with every employee and they lose sight of what’s happening below them.

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