Dealing with disciplinary records
Of all the documents that a company needs to store, disciplinary records—with their accompanying legal ramifications—are especially important to store responsibly. In particular, it’s necessary to give extra consideration to managing how long these documents are retained for and to
What documents to bring when moving abroad
Uprooting your life and moving to a new country is exciting, but it requires a lot of stressful decision-making. You’ll also need to climb a mountain of arduous administrative paperwork, both in the country you’re moving to and the country
Retail records management: How to store your company’s documents
The retail industry is all about offering high quality, quick service, and building loyalty by providing the best possible customer experience. Simultaneously, businesses also need to keep prices competitive by reducing costs. In that competitive environment, every hour your office employees
E-mail records management
Emails have become a part of our lives both at work and at home. They’re easier to refer back to than paper letters and can be checked on nearly any device, from wherever you are. Those with office jobs often
Pros and cons of electronic document storage
How often have you wasted an entire morning, or even longer, combing the office for lost or misplaced records? While it may perhaps be scant consolation, it’s estimated that the average employee spends 9.3 hours per week on the hunt for errant
A guide to careers in records management
Are you organised, patient and analytical? If so, you might want to consider a career in records management. Those with careers in records management will be responsible for an organisation’s records from creation to organisation and through to disposal. It
5 student records management tips
The vast volume of digital data that is generated by educational institutions raises some of the key questions that lie at the heart of records management: What needs to be kept? How long for? How must it be kept safe? Until
Health and Safety Records retention: an overview
Health and safety professionals will know that there it’s an industry with many records to keep track of. Storing said records is an integral part of the process and requires regular assessments, particularly since the introduction of the European General
The future of records management
Up until recently, records management has largely meant storing large collections of data using filing systems and physical records. But now that most companies are digitising their systems and processes, records management systems must adapt. Work continues to transfer from
How long to keep property records: a short guide
It’s important to keep property records for a number of financial and legal reasons. Whether it’s tax documents, future loan applications or legal documents, you need to make sure you have access to a physical copy of the relevant information.