Why do you need Photo ID Cards?

In today’s world security is, and must be, of critical importance in the corporate world. This includes not only security of your company’s files, documents, inventory and the like, but also the security of your employees. What follows is a summary of the ways identification cards with photographs on them can assist companies in protecting their corporate assets, and ensure the safety of their employees at the same time.

Photo identification cards (often referred to simply as photo id’s) are easily and inexpensively made. At the same time a new hire is filling out employee information sheets and emergency contact information forms, you can take the employee’s picture. Once you have the picture, it can be sent electronically to a company, such as holmesstamp.com, who can put the picture on a credit card size type identification card. The ID card can be worn with a lanyard (essentially, a necklace which can be personalized with your company’s logo or name) , or affixed to a retractable badge holder which includes a clip to hook the badge on a belt loop or purse strap (and then the badge can easily be pulled out to swipe a door entry or elevator button, and retracts back on its own power).

Entrances to offices buildings or even specific offices within such building can be equipped with access systems so that only individuals possessing adequate security clearance can use his or her photo id to swipe such card to enter the office. By controlling access to your office space, you can control who enters and exit your facilies, which enables you to provide a high level of protection and security to your employees.

Because photo ID's can be customized to meet your specifications, you can incorporate your company logo, employee name and picture on the photo ID card. Having the photo on the identification card will give you a heightened level of security allowing you to offer that reassurance to both your employees and your customers.

Photo IDs are also a great marketing tool, as it is another way you can get your company name and logo in front of potential customers. Imagine this scenario: one of your employees with a photo ID with your company’s name on it is waiting in the security line at the airport. As is his normal practice, he has his photo ID badge clipped to his belt loops (having just rushed out of the office to catch his place). Seeing the logo and company name on the photo ID, the person next to your employee in the security line sparks a conversation regarding the business your company does, and a new customer is gained.

Photo IDs are an efficient, cost – effective multiple purpose tool you should use for your business!

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