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

BMT Office Administration

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Included material spans from initial application through leaving the organization. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Payroll deduction forms.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or start-up operations. With human resources outsourcing, small businesses can get help from an external party in managing their HR activities.

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

SOPs are an excellent tool for small business owners looking to take their business process management to the next level. The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define the new employee onboarding process and the responsibilities of the HR staff and department leads in orienting new hires to the organization.

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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. However, besides simply staying organized and complying with federal laws, personnel files provide a whole host of other benefits, so let’s take a look at them.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

If your desk is still cluttered with paper files or documents, it’s probably time to consider switching to electronic records management (ERM). Using electronic record-keeping software to organize and store records in an electronic format can help you better organize your documents and stay compliant with recordkeeping best practices.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

Otherwise, your organization could wind up in hot water if you’re subjected to an audit, which is something you definitely don’t want to deal with. Should an unhappy applicant file a discrimination claim against your organization, having job application & interview records on hand can be a lifesaver. Payroll files.

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