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Records managers: Go “RAD” and add more value to your organization.

As we all know, records are defined in a very specific way, which differentiates them from documents that are not essential to the organization from a legal, fiscal or historical standpoint. Over the years, the role of the records manager has been built on this central foundation. In other words, we deal with records only, which leaves a big chunk of an organization’s documents and information outside the scope of our immediate concern. However, an excellent article on the AIIM website calls on records managers to break free of this traditional paradigm.Read More

Five questions to ask before outsourcing your active records management

As we covered in a previous post, many organizations are discovering that it makes good practical and financial sense to outsource the management of their active records. As with any outsourcing proposition, turning over a non-core process allows for greater operational efficiency – and it also goes hand in hand with increased profitability. If your organization is considering such a move, a good starting point is to list the key features you’re looking for in an outsourcing provider.Read More

Four records retention myths that may be hurting your organization

Whenever records management issues are discussed, we like to remind our clients about the importance of having RM fundamentals in place. This includes an appropriate and consistent records retention schedule applied to the records involved. Many organizations fall short of this standard by failing to apply the correct retention periods to records. Read this blog post to learn the facts about 4 records retention myths to avoid when establishing your records retention schedule.Read More

Outsourcing your active records function: Can you? Should you?

Does your organization rely heavily on access to important documents for everyday operations? If so, you’ll know vital the active records function can be. Chances are, you’ll also know how much it costs to run an efficient active records room and how difficult it is to staff it with skilled knowledge workers. As a consequence of these challenges, many organizations are now turning over their records management function to outsourcing providers.Read More

6 Tips for Making Cloud Records Storage a Success

Cloud services are everywhere these days, from data backup to music streaming, so it’s not surprising that the cloud has entered the world of records management too. For records managers, the cloud promises cheap and scalable on-demand document storage, which is a very exciting prospect. However, as with all new solutions, the cloud comes with new questions and new challenges. This blog addresses 6 tips to help you make cloud records storage a success.Read More