The effect of COVID-19 on the workplace has been extensively documented and studied. Although we’re now inching towards a complete return to work, the critical question is how many changes will remain. For instance, will the majority of the workforce continue to work remotely?
If you ask the managers, most of them expect their employees to get vaccinated before returning to the workplace and security protocols to continue. Clearly, then, there is a need to reevaluate office security for the post-pandemic workplace. How can we do that? Let’s find out:
Screening and Tracking Visitors
Of course, workplace security kept track of visitors even before the pandemic. However, there are several benefits of tracking visitors that go beyond mere security. For example, monitoring visitors can be significant for legal documentation purposes and help with administrative planning.
If your workplace doesn’t have one already, it’s time to consider getting a visitor access management system. Depending on the size of your workplace, one or two kiosks with tablet-based systems will be enough.
Visitors can easily apply for a security pass using the visitor management system, and you can easily keep track of the visitors entering your facilities.
Office Access Control Methods
If you still rely on employee keys, a few select employees likely have the keys. However, if you’re planning a return to work with staggered employees’ shifts, using keys can be inconvenient.
Consider upgrading to a swipe card or biometric access control system to improve security and maintain a flexible schedule for employees. In addition, biometric access control offers much more security.
Furthermore, technologies such as facial recognition also enable contactless access control, which is a substantial positive to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Office Surveillance and Visibility
Suppose you’re planning to implement social distancing policies. In that case, you will likely be altering shift timings to reduce the number of employees present in the office at a given time. By improving office surveillance and visibility, you can enhance security and safety in the workplace.
Employees will face issues adjusting to their new shift timings, but with improved security through CCTV surveillance, you can make their transition easier.
Office Entrances and Exits
Reassessing post-pandemic office security is not just about increasing surveillance and restricting access. It’s important to remember that you’re also combatting COVID-19. One way of fighting COVID-19 is to reduce surfaces that multiple people will touch, such as door handles.
Instead, you can consider installing automatic swing gates and sliding glass doors on the entrances and exits of your facilities. This measure will significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading through surfaces. Keep in mind that all the social distancing policies and mask mandates will be useless if people repeatedly touch the same surfaces throughout the day.
ACIX Middle East Can Improve Your Post-Pandemic Office Security
In conclusion, the need to reassess office security priorities is critical to achieving a successful post-pandemic return to work. ACIX Middle East offers comprehensive office security, surveillance, and IT solutions for facilities in UAE.
Whether you’re looking for an electronic biometric attendance machine in Dubai or security gate barriers in Abu Dhabi, we’ve got you covered! We deliver a wide range of solutions based on superior technology and classy customer service.
Contact now to learn more about how we can facilitate a post-pandemic return to the workplace.
