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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.

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Discover 5 Tips To Mitigate Workplace Harassment And Avoid Toxic Organizations

Allwork

In a Q&A with Allwork.Space, Dr. Laura McGuire, a trauma-informed workplace training expert, shared her knowledge about how workers can advocate for themselves when experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace — and how to avoid companies that won’t address it. . Don’t go it alone.

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

Allwork

On the other hand, employers have legitimate concerns about the manageability of flexible working on a widespread scale, including challenges related to coordination, sustaining company culture, information security, and ensuring that performance standards are met. Corporate adaptation and migration Employers are not blind to these changes.

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4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

Allwork

The four key challenges of remote work layoffs are impersonal emails, legal requirements, returning equipment, and difficulties assessing performance. Companies must have clear policies and procedures in place to ensure that this process is as smooth and efficient as possible.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Strategic Partnerships : Understanding the dynamics of niche industries enables operators to form strategic partnerships with industry organizations, associations, and businesses. In coworking spaces for legal professionals, private meeting rooms and consultation areas ensure confidentiality during client meetings.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

These documents tend to be ones containing sensitive or confidential information. For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Health insurance forms. Beneficiary information. Dependent information.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

Allwork

Currently, 36% of organizations do not provide any form of anti-harassment training, despite all the evidence that sexual harassment can seriously harm a company’s reputation (let alone the harm it causes to the victims). . These employees feel valued, better informed and will be more likely to remain in their jobs.

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