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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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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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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

It’s an easy way to share your resume, work samples, credentials, and anything else that you want to showcase about your professional life. Another perk is that a digital portfolio can include links, downloadable files, and audio and video components that are difficult or impossible to incorporate into a print version. Certifications.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

BMT Office Administration

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. This category can also include awards, promotion records, and education/training records.

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Procedures Writing Sample

All Things Admin

Your portfolio should include your resume, letters of recommendation, awards and recognitions, past performance reviews, and certifications. descriptions , a screenshot, photo, and several links to uploaded files or blog articles. However, one of the most crucial parts of your portfolio is your work sample section.

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What does it take to be a successful HR Assistant?

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The role can also include training. In addition, the HR assistant will provide assistance to senior members of the team in a range of areas, including recruitment, training, performance management, employee orientation, payroll administration, employee welfare and health and safety. What does an HR Assistant do? Submit your CV now.

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