TAB Records Management Blog

Designing a Records Retention Action Plan: 7 Things You Need to Know Monday, October 8, 2012

Because of the vital role that records retention scheduling plays in an effective RM program, it is one of the most talked about topics in information management. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most misunderstood concepts. Ad hoc decision-making and vague assumptions about retention can threaten an organization’s compliance with legal and business requirements. To avoid this, organizations need to develop and implement a sound records retention action plan. Here are 7 components of an effective plan.Read More

Metadata Part 2 – Full-Text Searching Maximizes its RM Benefits Monday, October 1, 2012

As a topic in records management, metadata is everywhere. There’s a ton of information available, but it may still be tough for some people to figure out exactly what metadata is and how to put it to best use in their RM program. The first part of this blog post explained what metadata is and how it works in a real-world context, specifically with electronic folder structures. This post looks at an on-going debate about metadata—namely, is it necessary for departments with full-text searching capabilities?Read More

To Centralize or Not to Centralize? Monday, September 24, 2012

It’s one of the most common issues in records management. And while every storage situation is unique, a file centralization project can bring tremendous return on investment. How? By introducing these 4 key advantages outlined in this blog post.Read More

How Metadata Works and How it Can Help Your Organization – Part 1 Monday, September 17, 2012

Most RM professionals have probably heard about metadata—but what exactly does it mean and how can it help your organization? There’s a lot of differing information out there, so we’ve put this blog together to help you demystify and apply metadata in a way that will improve your records management.Read More

5 Ways to Improve your File Retrieval Efficiency Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Lost or missing files and long retrieval times are a sign of larger filing system deficiencies—and that can mean lost business opportunities and inefficient use of existing resources. And while every situation is unique, we have discovered over time that there are some general best practices that will improve file retrieval efficiency at any organization.Read More

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