Overview of Records Management

Records management is a specialized business discipline concerned with the analysis and control of records in any format. Paper records continue to make up large volumes of recorded information and add to the mix of media in most
organizations.

Major objectives are:

•Recordkeeping compliance including legal, fiscal and administrative obligations
•Timely access and retrieval of records
•Reduction of storage costs due to retention periods and disposition of documents no longer needed
Records: recorded information in any format made or received by an organization for business activities, legal or administrative.
Our benefits and solutions:

•Automated systems reduce time associated with complex document retrieval
•Compliance with legal requirements for recordkeeping reduces risks
•Ease of quick access and retrieval of documents increases productivity
•Effective systems contribute to profitability and efficiency
•Expedition of tasks which rely on timely availability reduce labour costs
•Identification of vital records and protection of records ensure recovery due to disaster
•Retention schedules help ensure what to keep and how long to keep
•Storage space is minimized due to the disposition of documents and helps reduce costs

Francine Renaud Records
Management Consultant
http://www.timeouttoorganize.com/
Tel: 250-763-3988
Toll Free: 1-888-763-3988