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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.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

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. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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Sorting out taxes and reporting for a deceased employee

BMT Office Administration

While fortunately a rare circumstance, dealing with payroll for a recently deceased employee can be tricky. Hopefully this isn’t an issue that comes up for your payroll department often, but it’s important to know what to do, and get it right, in the event that it does happen. What pay is taxable?

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

BMT Office Administration

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. Additionally, digital files are safer in the unlikely event of flood, fire, or other possible facility damages. Criminal history.

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Seeking Freelance Flexibility With Full-Time Stability

Small Business Labs

Millennials’ anxiety about world events and increasing automation may be partially responsible for them wanting to remain in their jobs, but the allure of flexible working options might be just as influential." " Our research finds the same thing, except we hear this from everyone and not just Millennials.

2017 133
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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

These documents act as official records that certain events took place or that proper procedures were followed. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. Payroll information. The benefits of electronic recordkeeping systems.

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How Your Non-Profit Can Benefit From a Virtual Executive Assistant

Worxbee

They tend to operate a constant cycle of events and donor engagement activities to keep drawing in vital funds. In terms of onboarding, it’s often the EA that makes sure the new person has all the needed paperwork to turn in and information on policies and procedures.

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