article thumbnail

Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

Allwork

This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

Legal 299
article thumbnail

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
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Let Teams Decide Their Approach to Hybrid Work

Allwork

You’ll get a lot more buy-in, even from staff who may be unhappy with your final policies, if they feel consulted and heard. . A November 2022 survey by Gallup finds that 46% of hybrid employees report being engaged at work when their team determines their hybrid work policy of when to come to the office.

article thumbnail

Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Marketing and Branding Essentials Share the corporate branding guidelines so they know the appropriate use of logos, colors, fonts, etc. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

article thumbnail

Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Many serve as supporting evidence when the company files taxes or gives reports to other federal agencies. Electronic files allow approved people to get what they need regardless of where they are at. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies.

article thumbnail

3 Tips to Ensure Remote Workers are Accountable

Office Dynamics

Create a company policy for telecommuters that outlines things like their availability during work hours, the need for a quiet and dedicated workspace at home, and the importance of completing projects in a timely manner. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection.

article thumbnail

Podcast 114: Organizing systems for growth

Clutter Coach

Filing systems can be fairly eccentric when only a few people need to use them. New people don’t understand the filing system and there are no written guidelines to help them. That means decisions and policies have to be set up for how a space is organized and maintained.

Cubicle 100