A lot of people cringe at the thought of having to wear an ID badge. This is especially true when you work in a small office and feel like you know everyone there.
However, an ID badge is much more than just a name and a title, especially when it comes to the modern workplace.
Hybrid Working
The workplace has been changing for years. Of course, the COVID-19 epidemic sped up some of those changes, perhaps most notably the number of people working from home. While many have now returned to the office, a new hybrid work style is becoming the norm.
That’s when people work partly from home and partly from the office. It creates an additional set of issues which companies need ot deal with.
Security
One of the biggest challenges for businesses has always been security. It doesn’t matter what your business does, there is always the risk that someone will infiltrate to steal data or even products.
Knowing who is in your building is essential to the smooth running of any business. A simple ID card can quickly confirm that someone has the right to be there.
It will make your employees feel safer, something that is becoming increasingly important in the workplace. Best of all, you can have badges custom printed or simply purchase an ID card printer and create your own.
If your main concern is security, the ID card should have a photo on it.
Sense Of Belonging
Hybrid working has made it more challenging to build relationships with colleagues. There is no longer a guarantee that people will be in the office at the same time.
Good relationships between colleagues encourage communication, productivity, loyalty, and even employee satisfaction.
While an ID badge can’t magically resolve all these issues, it will help all employees feel a sense of belonging. That will help.
Take your time when coming up with a design. If the ID badge aligns with your brand identity, it will help with all of the above.
Access Control
ID badges can also double as ‘door-openers.’ That’s not just physical doors. An employee’s ID badge can be used to gain system access, and you can easily control how much access they have.
Equally, the badge can grant access to specific equipment within the office, ensuring all employees have the tools they need ot do their jobs.
When you use ID badges as ‘door-openers’ you can also track time, effectively getting your employees to effortlessly log in and out. That will make life easier for several internal departments, such as HR and payroll.
Keeps It Professional
In many workplaces, ID badges will identify people’s roles, allowing others, particularly consumers, to know they are dealing with the right people.
This makes your business look more professional, and that builds trust, which is essential for customer loyalty.
Summing Up
ID badges may seem like an outdated concept, but they have never been more relevant than they are today.
Take your time designing them; they will reflect your business and should inspire your employees and help create a happy workplace.
