What is records retention and how does it affect how many lateral file cabinets I need?

Records retention policies define how long different document types must be kept before they can be legally destroyed — tax records (7 years), contracts (varies by jurisdiction), employee records (varies by state), and so on. Understanding your retention schedule lets you size your filing needs accurately: calculate the total linear filing inches of documents you're required to keep, then divide by your cabinet's linear filing capacity. Without a retention schedule, offices often keep documents indefinitely and over-accumulate filing furniture. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help you size lateral file capacity for your retention requirements — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.