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 turned into an operationally complex undertaking. So, how do you achieve it effectively and efficiently? Well, start by understanding charity records management in general – and how to ...
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 your house, you’ll soon be able to reclaim your valuable space. 1. Fill a bin bag with stuff you no longer use A great first tip on ...
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 world and has been translated to more than 15 different languages. The revised standard is more modern. It contains less practical guidance and instead makes more references ...
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 by implementing a paper to digital conversion strategy for your business. It may initially sound like a daunting task, but there are many ways to make the ...
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 with hard copies and basement storage. Storing physical records is still imperative for compliance and security records, but today, records management means so much more than putting files ...
