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In a two-part post we have been looking at strategies to improve the efficiency of your physical records storage. In part one we assessed your organization’s current and future needs. In part two we will examine your organization’s existing resources, and discuss the factors to consider when determining what to spend on any physical storage […]Read More
Could you be using you space more effectively? Are you spending too much on storage? Is your storage enhancing your workflow? Is it designed to enhance retrieval time and speed information access? With filing systems taking up 20 percent of office space on average, the volume of paper records increasing every year, and the cost of real estate square footage rising almost everywhere, these are questions records and facilities managers need to be asking themselves.Read More
Is it possible that you’re not managing your organizations records, but rather they are managing you? If panicked “All-Office” emails are common or if people are regularly searching for critical files after the information was needed, the answer may be yes. The following questions are designed to help diagnose how your organization uses and stores information.Read More
In this two-part post we share six steps you can take to improve your current file classification process. In part one we shared insights about where to begin your classification project, and strategies for effectively subdividing your files. In part two we discuss the importance of retention schedules and useful coding tools for your files. […]Read More
When it comes to effectively managing files, a functional classification system is the most efficient way to go. Whether you need to build a functional classification system from scratch or overhaul an existing system, this resource shows you how. It presents some basic principles of file classification along with practical strategies in developing and implementing the right system.Read More