As economic pressures continue, security has never been more important. It’s proven that during these periods, crime increases which also means that the risks facing your business increase too. Unfortunately, many business owners see security as just another expense when in fact it is an investment in your business.
For example, by hiring a facilities management company to look after your security needs, you could experience a number of benefits such as a reduction in insurance premiums and employee theft. These are just some of the services that these companies can provide:
CCTV:
CCTV is a tried and tested security measure that can benefit a business of any size. CCTV allows you to monitor both the inside and outside of your business. The obvious external impact is that CCTV can be used to prevent and prosecute anyone who may try to break into your business or vandalize. What many people don’t consider is that CCTV can help with internal issues too such as workplace injury claims, harassment in the workplace, and other problems that may occur.
Manned Guarding:
Having a physical security guard at your office is kind of like insurance - you never hope that you’ll need them, but when certain situations arrive, you’ll be glad that they are. Security guards don’t simply walk around your premises or sit at a desk, they can provide several key services. They can check the IDs of those entering your doors, provide a fast response in an emergency, and ensure that your business is securely locked up at the end of the day.
Key Holding:
When alarms go off or an incident happens in the early hours of the morning, who do the emergency services call? The person with the keys - which will likely be you. No one enjoys being woken up, especially for an emergency call so wouldn’t be great if someone could handle this for you? This is what a key holder does.
They will also be the first and last person at your workplace to unlock and secure every entry point to greatly reduce the risk of theft, break-ins, and other crime.
Other security measures you need in 2023:
Cyber Security
Although FM providers provide several essential security services, there are some aspects of security they may not be able to assist with. In today’s digital world, new threats have emerged that require certain measures to combat them. Data breaches, leaks, hacks, and cyber theft are all very real possibilities that your business could fall victim to, which is why you need to take cyber security seriously. Take the time to research the cyber threats facing your business and take steps to combat them.
Wrapping up
After reading this guide, you can now take steps to protect your business from any security threat in 2023 and beyond!
