Think about the damage an employee you have just laid-off or fired can do. This can be prevented with a good security system.
Do you think of Security Systems as an important investment? Well, six out of every 10 employees stole company data when they left their job last year, said a study of US workers. Most American businesses fail to take important steps to prevent data theft (read our blog for a detailed article). This can be a frightening figure for any business owner or manager. Think about the damage an employee you have just laid-off or fired can do. But this can be prevented with a good security system. This is why a good deal of our corporate customers have been beefing-up their security systems. Business owners and managers aren't dealing with simple smash-and-grab burglars or vandalism anymore, they are dealing with ex-employees who know the inside of the building well, and also know where the valuables are in the office. In burglar terminology, this is called an inside job, and they are usually caused by either desperation or pay-back. How do you prevent this from happening? The first step is to acknowledge the threat this poses to your bottom line. In difficult economic times, business are more likely to be hit by theft, and protection is suddenly twice as important. Preventative measures, like a security system, can save your company more money than you can imagine. As an example, one of our customers had a dysfunctional security system (installed by one of our competitors), and was burglarized twice, amounting to over $30,000 in inventory losses. Is it worth spending $10,000 on a security system to prevent $30,000 (or more) in losses? I think it is. There are many options available to you when considering security. First, you can consider the benefits of a burglar alarm. This security system detects an intruder at entry/exit points, and sounds an alarm as well as sends a signal to the authorities. Burglar Alarms use sensor technology, along with a programmable control panel, to detect the signs of a burglar. The second option, is to prevent current employees from restricted areas with a door access control system. This is a form of security system, which only allows entry when a qualification is met. This qualification could be a magnetic card, fingerprint, keyfob, or by entering a code. Door access control is an emerging industry, especially in Government and Commercial buildings that are security-minded since 9/11. Door Access Security Systems are an effective way to prevent an employee from gaining access to valuable information from the beginning, so if you ever have to let them go, the threat is minimized. The third option is a surveillance security system. Think about it, would YOU snoop around or even steal from a company if you knew you were being recorded? Likely not. A Surveillance system is a good way to keep employees in line, in a very non-abrasive way. This is because the impression most employees get when they see you have installed camera’s around the office is that you are trying to prevent night-time burglaries. It is likely that you can use one, or more, of these security systems in your employee theft strategy. The next step is to find a good company that offers quality installation services, without breaking your bank. Like mentioned earlier, if you have a “budget” security system installed, you are still very susceptible to burglary. The worst scenario I can think of is pending thousands on a system that doesn’t work, and sustaining $30,000 in losses from theft. So, make sure you find a reputable company that takes your budget into consideration, but will not compromise your security as a result.
