How to launch a folder action on save (rather than move)?

Hello people. I'm working in Yosemite.
I'm trying to create a folder action that keeps an up-to-date backup of MS word documents in a separate folder.
Word for Mac does not allow me to save this backup in a separate folder. I have tried to create a folder action that simply moves any file with the word "Backup" in the title, and this works for files that are dragged into the folder, but not for files that are saved into the folder.
Any suggestions on how to mover forward? I need a sort of "on save then apply filter" action.
Thanks

Record that action do not put a save in it. After you have that action saved with no documents open in photoshop use menu  File>Automate>Batch... in the batch dialog point to the action set and action, point source to your folder of images. In desternation use the pull-down menu and choose Save and Close.

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