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There has been a huge amount of debate in certain circles around EDRMS's (Electronic Document and Records Management Systems) for various reasons. Some have to do with cost, time, staff and end user rejection.

At Allfields we have experience in training in various Document Management Systems so see how they are used, and some of their limitations. It is interesting to get real users points of view on the systems they may be using. Because of the PRA and the Information Audits starting in 2010, a huge spotlight has been shone on records managment and retention of information around the country. This means that many organisations have had to re-think their procedures and practices around these, some of which may cause resistance from staff/ users.

The changing view of records managment and these EDRMS's means that Allfields are exposed to not only these systems, but the reactions of staff to new ideas and ways of working. What are your thoughts on EDRMS's? Do you love them or hate them? And why do you think this culture change proves problematic?