{"id":10209,"date":"2023-06-15T14:01:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T04:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zircodata.com\/au\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2023-11-01T17:19:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T07:19:47","slug":"retention-is-truly-knowledge-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zircodata.com\/au\/retention-is-truly-knowledge-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Retention is truly knowledge storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people might think that document and record retention systems are just about hoarding piles of paper. But it&#8217;s important to understand that they are much more than that. These systems aren&#8217;t about storing old documents, they are about preserving knowledge and information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a company doesn&#8217;t have a solid plan for keeping and managing their physical records, they might be making a big mistake. The records stored are not just pieces of paper. They are a collection of important data and information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the areas where document retention plays a key role is in storing reference materials. This could include a wide variety of items like articles, catalogs, how-to guides, case studies, and project notes. These may not seem very important on the surface, but safekeeping them can be critical for the company&#8217;s operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The phrase, &#8220;No man is an island,&#8221; can be applied here to show the power of shared knowledge in a company. When employees know where to find the documents they need, and they know those documents are well-organised and safe, they can work more effectively. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zircodata.com\/au\/information-governance\/\">good document retention system<\/a> can help companies see what information their employees need most. It can help to identify any gaps in knowledge that need to be filled.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finding out what information employees need to know can guide a company&#8217;s training investments. Employees can contribute more to the company when they can share the knowledge they have. This can make the company more than just the sum of its parts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conclusion, storing and keeping documents is about much more than just making sure files are safe. It&#8217;s about housing important knowledge that can help make important decisions that drive the success of the business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people might think that document and record retention systems are just about hoarding piles of paper. But it&#8217;s important to understand that they are much more than that. 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