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

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Included material spans from initial application through leaving the organization. Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). Payroll deduction forms.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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How long do employers keep employee records?

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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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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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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

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. Provide each new hire with all necessary onboarding documents including i9 forms, tax forms, and the employee handbook acknowledgment form.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

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. EDMS tools allow organizations to create, store, and share electronic records. EDMS and ECM. Human Capital Management (HCM) Software.

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