What Makes a Records Retention Schedule So Important?
Records Retention Schedules are the backbone to any business’ records management program. As companies examine which documents and media need to be kept and which need to be destroyed, a records retention schedule provides an organization with a structure and policy that illustrates exactly what those requirements are. Employees then have a defined and approved […]
The Best Time for Records Management
The quick and easy answer to this question is NOW! As your business runs its day to day operations, everything and anything can seem more important than the tasks involved with records management. And we get it, focusing on records management may seem dull and a minuscule part of your business, but with the […]
The California Shredding Law and What it Means for Your Business
If you have ever Googled “the craziest laws in the nation” you will see some strange legislation throughout the United States. For example, in Arizona, it is illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub, and in Connecticut, ordinances reference that a pickle must be able to bounce in order for it to be […]
The Downfalls of Shredding In-House
Your business is shredding confidential documents and doing so with an in-house paper shredder. We are glad you are taking the destruction of your company’s confidential information seriously, but using an in-house shredder can lead to inefficiencies and believe it or not, an increase in risk that your information falls into the wrong hands… Securing […]
Data Breaches Piling Up in 2018
Data Breaches have consumed every day news headlines in recent years and 2018 is showing to be no different. As widespread as the breaches of 2017 seemed, a new year has brought forth even more vulnerabilities and fines to multiple companies. Shocking Statistics As it stands now, 2018 is shaping up to be […]
5 Concerns Your Business Should be Addressing When Choosing a Shredding Partner
Because utilizing an outsourced shredding partner provides your business with a surefire way to improve efficiency, increase security, and reduce overall costs versus shredding in-house, you will want to make an educated decision when it comes time to choose who to partner with. It’s vital that as you explore partners to handle your shredding needs, you […]
5 Reasons Your Business Should be on a Recurring Shred Schedule
We understand. It’s hard enough to make sure the ins and outs of your business are operating at their absolute maximum potential; and having a recurring shred schedule for your business isn’t exactly at the top of your list. However, we are here to tell you as NAID certified experts that it should be, for […]
Records Management Tips Your Business Should be Practicing
It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and you wake up from a deep sleep with one thing on your mind….am I properly managing my company’s records? Okay, that may not be what keeps you up at night but here at Williams, it is. Making sure your business is managing its records to keep up with […]
The Right Choice: A NAID “AAA” Certified Company
We’ve heard and answered many questions through the years, but one of the more common questions has been: “Why choose a shredding company that is “AAA” Certified by the National Association for Information Destruction?” It’s a pretty simple answer really. Hiring a shredding company with NAID “AAA” Certification is the only way you will know for […]