ID Cards

I used to work in a place with ID cards to get you in from one part of the building to another. It was a place that broadcast live TV so you couldn't just have any old so and so walking into the studio. But it had the effect of making you feel safe. We didn't mind leaving our bags on our desks because you knew there were only 7 people who could get into that bit. And you also kept the place tidier because you knew that if it looked a mess there was no one else you could blame, you were clearly the responsible one.

I have also worked in places where there weren't any ID cards and everyone was free to go where ever they wanted. It wasn't as much fun. For a start you didn't feel special about working there.

I know that some places with security issues have to have employee ID cards, like hospitals and TV studios, but I think more and more places should get them. From my own experience I know it makes the work environment feel safer and it also makes you feel like doing more work. You feel more motivated, if that makes any sense.

If you run a place and you think you could buy into my idea have a look at www.id-cardsolutions.co.uk. That's a place that does id card printing systems so you could get yourself all set up with a new system in no time.

As an employer you will benefit from the increase organisation, and as an employee you will feel better about the job.

In fact there's only one down side to having employee ID cards, it's when you get sacked. That's bad enough but when you have to hand in that ID card, man that hurts.

Still, if you can't get a job again just buy your own ID card printing system and run in round your own house.

"What's that gas man, you want to check the meter? Well, sign in and I'll get someone to walk you through."