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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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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Typically, sexual harassment includes verbal, non-verbal, and physical behavior; some of the most common forms and types of sexual harassment in the workplace include: inappropriate and non-consesual touching; sexual remarks, jokes, comments, or requests; sending unsolicited sexual photos or content; indecent exposure; and sexual assault.

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

BMT Office Administration

While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

Keeping track of paperwork can be a challenge, It’s easy to misplace a file or even spill coffee on a document on your desk. If your desk is still cluttered with paper files or documents, it’s probably time to consider switching to electronic records management (ERM). Better file retention compliance. Saving time.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Some of the most common functions to outsource for small businesses include: Payroll processing: Have an expert payroll service provider handle payroll processing , deduction and tax withholding calculations, and end-of-year payroll tax forms. This is helpful as HR needs can vary greatly for small businesses.

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E-mail Etiquette

Laughing all the Way to Work

Email is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-worker's favourite, OMG! To set an email signature file: 1) From the Tools Menu, choose Options 2) Select Mail Format 3) Select Signatures 4) Select New and follow the instructions to add your email signature. Jane Watson of J.

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