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

BMT Office Administration

For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the most frequent types of these files are: Medical records for paperwork related to: Personal medical information. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. This information also serves as institutional memory.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. Presenteeism is where a worker intends to complete their work, but an illness or medical condition brings their productivity to a screeching halt. How can you remedy this issue at your organization? What’s that?

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MBO Partners: A Business Platform for Independent Consultants.

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   They handle contracts, billing and collections. 

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

Allwork

In support of this theory, Gartner’s analysts are pitching the idea of “Symbiotic Intelligence,” which refers to a synergy between human and machine intelligence. Leaders at these companies also committed to meeting with the government to help guide public policy. While it’s still too soon to determine any impact, on Oct.

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