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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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Why You Should Embrace Change In The Era Of Hyper-Speed Tech Evolution

Allwork

com” boom, accounting, software, and central data repository stored on the internet did not replace file and storage clerks, they simply gave rise to new jobs for individuals to manage the technology. Consider how technology has changed a human’s role in financial jobs over the last 200 years.

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3 Systems to Set Up When You Don’t Know Where to Start

Office Organization Success

If your business is going to succeed, and you’re going to do the work that you love to do, you have to create systems to support you in your business so that you can focus on doing what you love. But with a bit of guidance and support, you can easily create the right systems to grow your business. System #2: Create Content Binders.

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

Success

More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. But it’s labor that’s not likely to earn a bonus or a promotion for the person undertaking them. Who gathers money for gifts?

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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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7 Simple Ways to Create a Change of Space

All Things Admin

Take a good look at your setup and decide if it promotes productivity and a good workflow. Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing. Reorganize your desk drawers and file drawers. and start from scratch. .

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example

All Things Admin

Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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