Posts by SSBRM Staff
Digital Records – Finding the right balance in the workplace
Do you know what your office “sweet spot” is when it comes to records management? Social media, blogs and the Internet is abuzz with talk about the slow transition from paper to digital records in offices and workplaces around the world. Studies have shown that for every dollar in paper costs, managing that paper can…
Read MoreWhy pushing delete doesn’t really delete your data
When you hit the delete button on a computer file, what happens? You may assume that by deleting the file, you’ve erased the data. That’s a common, but potentially harmful assumption to make. When you “delete” a file, it only removes the file name from the file directory. Basically, your operating system no longer knows…
Read MoreDo I Have to Remove Staples Before My Documents Get Shredded?
The quick answer is “no,” our industrial paper shredders can easily cut through staples so you don’t have to waste time removing them yourself! What happens to the paper after it has been shredded? Once the shredding stage has been completed, the paper is then bailed and sent to a recycling mill. Pulpers will introduce…
Read MoreDon’t just toss that old airline luggage tag, it may come back to haunt you!
Anyone who has flown for business or pleasure has probably torn off their airline luggage tag from a previous flight and casually tossed it into the garbage in their hotel room, or at the airport, just before checking in for a return flight. Did you know that critical personal information can be obtained by reading…
Read MoreScanning-Why it makes sense for your business (It does!)
Ever wonder why some people are slow to embrace technology, while others are ahead of their time? Has your business jumped into the digital world and implemented a document scanning system? If you’re a little cautious – and in the age of identity theft and credit card fraud, who can blame you – maybe a…
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