Documentation, what you have written down on paper, is the key element to successfully managing human resources and responding to compliance issues. Your intentions and the depth of expertise in-house, and of all those consulted, provide little protection and insufficient guidance if the supporting documentation does not exist.

In court particularly, and even in the success of your daily human resource activities, it does come down to what you have documented. Whether you hire experts to prepare the materials necessary, or seek training so that your own management can create and maintain what is required, key documentation is your most essential tool and best defense.

HRM Consulting, Inc., provides comprehensive documentation management programs which include training on-site administrative HR assistants in implementing, calendaring and maintaining the process of the "Employee Life Cycle".