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The Importance of Documenting Conversations in the Workplace

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  There are many different types of conversations that happen every day, and it is not always necessary to document every single one. But when we're talking about conversations that occur at work, it's vital to do just that. Here are many reasons why you should be documenting these exchanges. Providing Warnings Whether it's a warning about an employee's production or bad behavior, it is important for all reprimands to be recorded in an employee's HR file. Even if you believe a verbal warning will correct the situation, it must be noted in case another warning needs to be given. The accuracy of important workplace conversations can be a liability issue. Document those conversations to emerge evidence of a problem with that employee. This can save your company high legal costs if you're unable to prove the termination to be lawful. Mediating Conflicts Occasionally, an employee's personality or work habits can cause problems in the workplace. When fac...

Achieving Employee and Employer Advocacy through DMS

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  How Employer- and Employee-Advocacy Can Help HR Professionals Employer and Employee advocacy is a tricky issue for HR professionals. HR professionals often find themselves in a difficult position to balance the satisfaction of staff with the satisfaction of employers, which can be difficult to do. This article will discuss how HR departments can use DMS technology to work towards achieving employer and employee advocacy. Challenges for HR Professionals Being part of human resources for any company is a lot more than just doing paperwork and staying organized. The human resources department often finds itself playing the critical administrative role of overseeing management-staff relationships. The modern human resources department faces a difficult balancing act in advocating for both employees and employers, which is the uneasy balance that HR teams must find between satisfies, staff and employers. Employees often perceive HR as being a mouthpiece for management. If th...