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How Can I Retrieve Corrupt Documents/Drawers? – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

Rose asks: The accounting firm I work for converted to digital document management ten years ago. When a drawer goes corrupt there are only three resolutions – restore from backup, rebuild from paper documents, or a combination of both. What procedures do you have in place to ensure you can retrieve corrupt documents/drawers? .

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The Power of Documentation in the Workplace

Eat Your Career

As a passionate writer, a naturally forgetful person, and a self-confessed control freak, I have always believed in the power of documentation, especially in the workplace. Documentation is a vital tool for enhancing productivity, accountability, transparency, and (most importantly) peace of mind.

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Your Remote Executive Assistant Can Be Your Best Virtual Project Manager

ProAssisting Blog

Document the established expectations in a detailed project brief or plan and ensure accessibility to all involved parties. By providing a shared space for team members to collaborate, share documents, and exchange ideas, these platforms streamline project execution.

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The plan for a successful project

ProAssisting Blog

Organize actions and steps based on priority and time line - For larger projects, create a work-flow document that lists these actions/steps in order along with level of priority. This is especially helpful when working with a number of different people on the project. Once complete, reflect on the outcome of the project - What worked?

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Digital Nomad Movement Linked to Growing Identity Fraud Concerns

Allwork

This trend is particularly pronounced in industries like financial services and insurance, where the verification of foreign documents has become more frequent and challenging. According to the survey, since the summer of 2021 there has been an average 21% increase in foreign document verification worldwide — with higher rates in the U.S.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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How to Have Difficult Financial Planning Conversations with Aging Parents

Success

The presence and location of estate planning documents According to legal assistance site LegalZoom, only 33% of Americans have estate planning documents in place. There are four basic types of estate planning documents: power of attorney, an advance health care directive, a will, and/or trust.

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