A short guide to charity records management
Charity records management is a unique challenge for the sector – even for organisations that have been established for a number of years in areas such as health, welfare, voluntary service, and research. Compliance is a regulatory issue that has
How to declutter your house: five quick tips
The longer you live somewhere, the more stuff you’ll accumulate. And if you never throw anything out, you could find yourself lost – in extreme cases, literally – amidst the clutter. But if you follow our advice on how to declutter
What is ISO 15489?
ISO 15489 is the global standard for records management. The first of its kind, it was first published in 2001 and has since been revised and re-published, most recently in 2016. It has been adopted in over 50 countries around
The advantages of paper to digital conversion
If you’ve ever wasted a morning searching the office for lost or misplaced records, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that the average employee spends 9.3 hours per week on the hunt for errant files. Imagine the time that could be saved
Trends in electronic document management
For the past 20 years, records management has been in the midst of a digital renaissance – one that shows no signs of slowing down or stopping. Innovations, disruptions, and general improvements have modernised a field that was once synonymous
Personal records retention: what personal records should you keep?
Ever run into the problem where you just cannot find that document or piece of paperwork, just when you need it most? When someone’s on the phone waiting on your information or you need to complete government or tax paperwork?
Data retention laws your business needs to know about
Businesses in the UK have to comply with various data laws in order to operate. A lack of compliance with any regulation – be it personal data protection or sector specific legislation - can result in reputational damage and/ or
Tax record retention: what you need to know
Good tax record retention is a key characteristic of any well-organised business or self-employed individual. Tax records provide objective evidence of financial activities and typically include payslips, invoices and receipts – amongst other types of document. Careful retention of these documents
How much does it cost to shred documents?
To ensure that company, customer and employee information is protected, businesses need to shred or destroy certain documents at specific times. Legislation is strict, and compliance with the Data Protection Act is key to avoid failing foul of the law.
Record keeping in schools: what you need to know
Efficient record keeping in schools is incredibly important – they are various types of documents and files these institutions must manage. There are strict guidelines about which documents should be retained, how long schools need to keep them and when and