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8 Ways to Get Corporate Buy-In for Your RM Program

It’s not always easy for managers to get organizational support for their records management programs. But managers who communicate the goals and value of their records management program to everyone within their organization (from senior executives to front-line staff) gain support and realize benefits. Chief among them: executive endorsement; input and participation from various business […]Read More

Creating the Records Retention Schedule You Need

To get all possible benefits from your records management program, you need the right retention schedule. Developing this schedule is critical because it affects many aspects of your organization, from the amount of storage space you need to the effectiveness of your risk management program. In this blog we’ll take a look at what a […]Read More

Designing a Records Retention Action Plan: 7 Things You Need to Know

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

How Environmentally Friendly is your Records Management Program?

Your organization’s records management practices and choice of equipment and supplies all profoundly affect its overall impact on the environment. Answering the questions in our 3-part needs assessment will help you determine how environmentally friendly your records management program is, and help put your organization on the path to fully realizing the business benefits of going green.Read More

Really Cool Paper Retention Infographic

Should I save this piece of paper on my desk? It is a question that most of us ask every day, and it points to the fact that when it comes to managing information, retention is always a big issue. That’s why we really enjoyed the infographic on paper retention guidelines from Legal RIM. This […]Read More