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Mobile shelving units are a highly effective way to increase your file storage capacity and improve access to active records. However, not every mobile shelving solution will work well in every environment. There are many factors to consider before you can determine the optimal system. In the first of a two-part blog post, we will look at several important questions to ask before you start your search for a solution.Read More
This month’s popular RM resources tackle challenges new and old. Many of our colleagues are interested in learning more about the relatively recent practice of storing records in the cloud. Our first resource provides an overview of all the things you need to know in order to make cloud storage work. Next up, we have a tool to help with the age-old challenge of how to training staff so that they will comply with your records management program. Finally, we offer an action plan to help kick-start your records retention program.Read More
In last week’s blog post we explored a few of the ways that records management teams can provide greater help to the organization during tough economic times. One of the ways was to provide improved information access to management teams, regulators, auditors and shareholders. Records retention was another way that records management can help. By maintaining greater vigilance over changing compliance requirements, RM can help keep the organization from dealing with compliance challenges during an already difficult time.Read More
Recent economic difficulties have put organizations under intense pressure to adapt and make the changes necessary to ensure their survival. The silver lining of these tough times is that they give records managers a real chance to shine. Even if the downturn hasn’t directly affected your records management department, there is a lot you can do to help the organization as a whole. In a two-part blog post we explore some of the many ways that records management can step up and demonstrate greater levels of value in a challenging economy.Read More
In last week’s blog post we began a discussion of how to prepare for the move to electronic records. We learned that a key ingredient of a successful electronic migration is a foundation of records management best practices. With such a foundation in place, you can then focus on the steps required to prepare your physical collection for the move.Read More