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Document Destruction Lessons Hidden in the Hit HBO Show Succession

Choi Chow | Sep. 24, 2019 | Retention Schedule

HBO’s hit show Succession includes a company cover-up involving the improper destruction of hundreds of damaging documents. We take a look at where they went wrong, and where they (surprisingly) didn’t. If you’re not watching HBO’s buzzy, Emmy-nominated drama Succession, you’re missing out on one of the most interesting records management storylines in TV history. […]

7-step employee training guide for record retention awareness

Choi Chow | Dec. 01, 2016 | Retention Schedule

What do a video production studio in L.A., a law firm in San Francisco, and purchasing departments for schools through the state have in common? They all have record retention policies that need to be followed by their employees.

Record Retention: Big Tips for Small Businesses

Choi Chow | Oct. 25, 2016 | Retention Schedule

In part three of our Q&A with records pro Helen Streck of Kaizen InfoSource, we learn why it’s important for even small-sized businesses to stay on top of record retention schedules. Helen goes on to say that with small organizations, it’s a little harder because they don’t (necessarily) have a records or information manager who […]

Record Retention Laws: Litigation Happens. Here’s Help.

Choi Chow | Sep. 23, 2016 | Retention Schedule

What’s one of the most compelling reasons to create a retention schedule and stick to it? The law. More specifically, record retention laws. In Part 2 of our exclusive interview, we ask records pro Helen Streck about how our record retention schedules can keep us organized in case of any litigation that may come your […]

Helen Streck of Kaizen InfoSource on Retention Schedules [Podcast]

Choi Chow | Aug. 23, 2016 | Retention Schedule

Have you ever wondered how to even start? Record management pro Helen Streck, CEO of Kaizen InfoSource, definitely feels your pain. Helen sat down with Corodata to give us her guidelines for getting started on a retention schedule—a crucial piece that falls under an organization’s record retention policy, and the building block all record management. […]

Retention Schedule Advice

Choi Chow | Dec. 01, 2014 | Retention Schedule

How to Build a Flexible Retention Schedule Once you have determined the required length of time to store information, you now need to do it in a way that allows flexibility. Every great plan deals with contingencies in stride and adjusts to achieve the desired outcome. In the arena of Retention Scheduling, the fundamental goal […]

Business Records Retention Guidelines

Choi Chow | Oct. 16, 2014 | Compliance, Records Management 101, Retention Schedule

As Records Storage Industry leaders, many of our clients ask us for help in the preparation of a Retention Schedule for their files. We have prepared this guideline, but offer it only as a starting point to be confirmed and tested by your accountants and lawyers. When it comes to compliance with legislation and the […]

Why It’s Important to Destroy Documents According to a Retention Schedule

Choi Chow | Sep. 23, 2014 | Retention Schedule

As a business, there are certain rules and regulations you have to follow to stay on the right side of the law. One of the most common issues that arises is destroying documents on a proper retention schedule. As a business, there are naturally going to be some documents that you want to keep permanently […]