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We live in uncertain economic times, and as organizations rethink spending priorities, some records management professionals worry about their ability to maintain program resources and continue adding value for their organizations. The good news is that whatever the financial weather, a solid records management program helps organizations meet accountability and compliance requirements; it can save organizations money; and it can help manage risk while ensuring business continuity.Read More
If your records management policy is going to bring benefits to your organization, including improved efficiency and compliance, you have to make sure that people follow it and that its principles are enforced.Read More
How much time do you spend trying to find files? How often does an all staff email go out requesting a file that may or may not have been checked out? When you can’t get at your business information in a timely fashion, you are at a disadvantage with respect to your competition. It really is that simple.Read More
An effective records management policy provides the foundation for your records management program by documenting processes for organizing, retaining and accessing records, outlining key roles and responsibilities, and helping your organization meet regulatory mandates. Simply put, this policy should help you get the most out of your RM program and meet compliance requirements. So how do you develop the right policy for your organization?Read More
It doesn’t matter if records are paper or electronic, housed in a filing cabinet or in a cloud, records managers worry about information security—and for good reason. Many laws and regulations hold organizations responsible for the safety of sensitive information and senior management can face fines and even jail time if they’re found to be negligent in their duty to protect. Compromised security also affects an organization’s ability to get through daily operations, to say nothing of lost client confidence.Read More