How does a document retention policy affect how much filing storage I need?

Retention policies define how long each document type must be kept — IRS records typically 7 years, employment records 7 years or more, contracts throughout the active period and beyond. Knowing your retention schedule lets you plan for active filing (current year, frequent access) and inactive archive storage (older years, rarely accessed) with appropriate cabinet types for each. Without a policy, offices tend to accumulate paper indefinitely and run out of filing space faster than necessary. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help match storage solutions to your retention needs — call 888-719-4960.