Have you ever walked into a restaurant expecting to pay $20 for your meal, only to find additional charges lurking on your bill like unexpected toppings on a pizza? It’s a feeling we can all relate to—the discomfort of hidden costs. Similarly, in the realm of visitor management, the allure of low-cost systems can be tempting. But what if that seemingly cost-effective solution ends up leaving you with more headaches than savings? In this blog, we’ll explore the hidden costs associated with ‘low-cost systems’ and why investing in quality visitor management solutions is essential for long-term ..read more

The Rising Popularity of the Hybrid Workplace Model: A Comprehensive Analysis     The world has experienced a significant shift in work culture due to the pandemic, and as we gradually return to work, companies are increasingly adopting the hybrid workplace model. This model allows employees the freedom to choose their working environment, striking a balance between working remotely and on-site. With the rise in hybrid work culture, it is essential to understand its benefits, implementation strategies, and how it is transforming the way we work. Understanding the Rise of Hybrid Wo ..read more

Think of that old adage. “It takes years to win a client, and only seconds to lose one.” You could be meeting the client’s weekly metrics. You could be helping them partner up with industry leaders, resulting in fat commissions. But it just takes one error on your part. And they’ll start looking at your nearest competitors as options.  The capitalist world can be built on love and loyalty—but most of the time, it just isn’t. Why? Keeping a client isn’t just about how well you do the job for them. It is about your image—your perceived power in their eyes. Your company ..read more

The secret is to hide in plain sight. Heist movies often take advantage of this trope:  Impersonate an employee, especially a new one.  The heist outfit researches an employee from the establishment they are about to rob. An employee who is relatively unknown by their colleagues. They then hold them captive, make a quick disguise based on their physical features, use their ID at the gates, and take their place on the day of the heist. Doors always open for the ones who seem innocent—unassuming.  Even the Harry Potter books used this line of logic, as the famed trio imp ..read more

Companies are always on the lookout for modes to keep operations sustainable. As history has taught us in the examples of the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s and the housing bubble of the late 2000s, macroeconomic uncertainty can always be around the corner.  Running a tight ship from the get-go can cushion a company’s revenue from these eventualities. Principles of lean management necessitate the wise allocation of resources before misfortune strikes, so the company people can still retain a level of contentment and busyness even during hard times. From top-down, every aspect of it ..read more

Just as the corporate world was getting ready to return to in-person work, the Omicron variant created a surge that derailed many back-to-office plans. Since the new year, some states have already logged up to 31,000 new cases of COVID-19. This has prompted health experts to say that a bigger surge is likely on its way. This has prompted many companies, including tech giants Google and Tesla, to indefinitely put off their return to the office until the newest COVID-19 variant subsides. That said, with over 75% of employees reporting that they are eager to return to the office, and ..read more

For remote work, you know what the drill is. Individual work is a breeze. Employees enjoy that they can cut down on commute time and work within the privacy and freedom of their homes. Their productivity and family time can increase by an encouraging measure. But collaborative work suffers. People who need to piece together a complex process of work in unison with their colleagues will have their results lag. Communication, camaraderie, and alignment are essential aspects of teamwork—one’s goal must meet the other’s goal. That is one reason why work is now transitioning back to the workplace ..read more

The last 18 months of transition has freed the security industry. The majority is now wise to the fact that processes of visitor management and access control are of paramount importance. Building committees and business organizations are exploring how they best can create a rounded on-site strategy to manage all manner of human encounters to minimize risk. There are several software and hardware solutions that make these strategies easier for building managers and business owners—most notably visitor management systems. These solutions allow customization of the visiting experience with the ..read more

Companies are always on the lookout for modes to keep operations sustainable. As history has taught us in the examples of the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s and the housing bubble of the late 2000s, macroeconomic uncertainty can always be around the corner.  Running a tight ship from the get-go can cushion a company’s revenue from these eventualities. Principles of lean management necessitate the wise allocation of resources before misfortune strikes, so the company people can still retain a level of contentment and busyness even during hard times. From top-down, every aspect of its ..read more

Paper is recyclable. But did you know that there is a limit to the number of times it can be recycled? Industry standards put that at 5-7 times, with each successive recycling process shortening the cellulose fibres until they lose their integrity. As is obvious, there is a limit to human intervention. And most of us agree that the environment shouldn’t bear the brunt of this. Thankfully, human invention has found ways to rid us of the overuse of paper. In the business world, paper usage is falling as workflows, data collection, and accounting undergo digital transformation. And that isn’t ..read more