Records Management Consulting
IMERGE’s records management consulting practice capitalizes on the extensive experience of our Certified Records Managers and AIIM-ERM Masters with years of experience in this field. We deliver workable solution for our clients. Projects may include:
- Developing enterprise records policies and procedures
- Developing corporate governance models detailing records management roles and responsibilities
- Designing enterprise classification, taxonomy, and file plans
- Developing record retention schedules
- Conducting needs assessments for electronic records management (ERM) technology and storage
- Measuring current records management practices against national and international standards and making recommendations for improvement
- Auditing records management policy application throughout the enterprise
- Providing staff training and guidance
Increased concern about records management in the public and private sectors is fuelled by issues of compliance, risk avoidance, business information classification, records retention and disposal. Sarbanes Oxley, the Patriot Act, e-Document management discovery and disclosure, Freedom of Information Acts, privacy laws, HIPAA and others all contribute to growing anxiety surrounding corporate records management best practices.
The benefits of a establishing a comprehensive records management program include:
- The ability to identify quickly and consistently which records need to be retained and for how long
- Creation and maintenance of credible records for litigation, audit or government investigation
- Compliance with legal and regulatory retention requirements
- Improved operational efficiency, including reduced need for space, equipment and supplies
- Integration of records management into your business systems and processes
Our team of records management consultants will bring structure and organization to your records and compliance areas. Contact an IMERGE professional today.