BMT Office Administration
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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.
BMT Office Administration
JULY 3, 2023
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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BMT Office Administration
DECEMBER 19, 2022
If you aren’t part of HR or are new to the department, you may not know which employment records you need to keep on file. After all, the US Department of Labor has some stringent requirements for employee files, including some federal laws. Confidential employee files. These files include: Worker’s compensation claims.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
» Steph in the Media The past few weeks have been active for me with interviews. In the News February, 2011 Stephanie LH Calahan is interviewed by Janet Baker of Monticello Corporation and the Paper Tiger Software. You can listen below or read the Paper Tiger Interview with Stephanie Calahan.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 30, 2010
I asked why he had been on the medication and she said, “that was four years ago, when he had his surgery.” Not only did she remember the name of the antibiotic from four years previous, within 45 seconds she had pulled a copy of the prescription from her files. She read off the details.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Be one step ahead of your boss.
BMT Office Administration
APRIL 12, 2023
Which Files Do You Need for Your Employees? Should an unhappy applicant file a discrimination claim against your organization, having job application & interview records on hand can be a lifesaver. In general, there are three types of employee files you should keep: Personnel files. Payroll files.
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