Overview
Maintaining employment records in an electronic format provides employers with the convenience of eliminating the need to provide physical storage space and is cost effective. While the storage of electronic personnel files is legal, employers must be aware of key legislation governing HR Records.
Why you should Attend
Human Resources is tasked with the process of maintaining critical employee personnel records and company documents. Checks and balances are required to keep this data secure and to maintain compliance with government regulations. Missteps can be costly and can have legal repercussions.
Areas Covered in the Session
- How to set up an electronic filing system for your HR Records
- Key HR Record Retention Guidelines
- General requirements for electronic storage systems of employee files
- Best practices for creating an electronic retention policy
- Why the proper storage of emails and voicemails are critical
- How to ensure a smooth transition of your company’s personnel documents into a secure organized system
Who Will Benefit
- HR Professionals
- HR Executives
- CEO's
- HR Business Partners
- HR Directors
- HR Generalists
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is a Business Strategist and Human Resources Consultant at R. L. Harris & Associates, LLC. Racquel has 25 years of Executive level experience in Human Resources and earned two certifications in Human Resources (PHR, and SHRM-CP) and certification in Risk Management (CRMC).
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University. Racquel has a full and comprehensive understanding of how important training is to an organization. She has a high aptitude for strategic planning and execution which she implemented while she was President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management. Under her leadership, the organization achieved the prestigious Chapter of the Year Award from the Indiana State Council of The Society for Human Resources Management. Racquel is an expert in Labor Relations, Federal and State employment laws, and strategically aligning human resources with organizational goals.
She has a demonstrated ability to use data and statistics to solve problems. Racquel is recognized in the community as a servant leader which has earned her numerous awards including the Martin Luther King Drum Major award presented by former Mayor Jeff Rea, The “40 under 40” recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, The Seven Seals Award by the ESGR, and the Michiana Chapter Society for Human Resources Management 2010 Leader of the Year.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris