Friday, April 26, 2019

3 Ways Video Surveillance Systems Help Reduce Employee related Costs


Most businesses evaluate their need for security systems based on threats and security points from outside the facility, or based on the number and type of non-employee based people coming through the facility on a daily basis. While these are both valid concerns, one point that many employers fail to take into consideration when evaluating security systems is employee related costs. Here are 3 ways better security systems help reduce employee related costs.

     
     Fewer workers’ compensation suits

A common cause of workers’ compensation lawsuits stem from workplace injury. Without video evidence, many of these cases become long, drawn out, expensive lawsuits based on a battery of testimony from fellow employees, facility managers, etc. as the lawyers and court determine who is actually at fault in each scenario.

With good video surveillance systems in key areas of your facility, you can protect your business by having video history of what actually happened. Additionally, since your employees know that you have video surveillance systems set up, they are less likely to file frivolous lawsuits that consume your resources.

 Improved Productivity

Employees that are monitored tend to improve their performance. Monitoring can happen in the form of manual supervision by their managers; it can also be in the form of video surveillance. Video surveillance allows you to monitor attendance, timeliness, speed and quality of performance, as well as use for training new employees. 

Your managers can spot check performance at their discretion, and also review specific events if a conflict or disagreement regarding performance arises. It also assists the employees, because if their performance is good, it catches them “doing something right”.   

 Less Employee Theft

Unfortunately, employee theft is an issue that many companies have to deal with.  Whether it’s office supplies or actual product, employee theft is a concern for most organizations. The benefit of having video surveillance is that you can monitor areas that are high risk for employee theft, making it more difficult for employees to steal, and easier to prosecute in the case an employee does steal. 

Since the employees will know that you have a video surveillance system in place, this is a strong deterrent to employee theft as well. All of these pieces serve to reduce employee theft from your business.

What’s My First Step?

If you’re curious about installing a video security system, evaluating your current system or installing an upgrade, your first step is to get a security audit. An audit will evaluate both your needs and current solutions.  Please contact Quinlan Security Systems at 708-478-0707 for your free security audit today.

Monday, April 08, 2019

How Does My Business Benefit From a Security System?


Every business owner wants to protect your investments against any type of loss or risk, inside or outside your company. One of the most important physical investments you can have as a business is a physical security system. It provides significant benefits in a multitude of areas for both you and your employees.

Lower Inventory Theft & Workers Compensation Cases

Having a video surveillance system installed at key points in your building can consistently monitor your inventory. Video surveillance systems are a great theft deterrent; simply knowing that they are on camera is enough for employees to boost their performance and minimize any stealing or negative issues.

Boost Productivity:

For many employees, knowing they are being watched is enough motivation to be on their best behavior, which generally results in a rise in productivity.  Since supervisors and managers can always go back and review footage if necessary, it provides great motivation for employees to stay on their best behavior.


Prevent Unauthorized Entry:

If you’re a company with many customers, vendors, or other personnel frequently in and out of different areas, you can benefit from a solid security system.  Simply having a system in place that automatically monitors all sensitive areas, and a process for making sure people are only allowed in their specific areas can help cut down on theft, workers compensation and lost time from security employees having to enforcement restricted access.

Protect the Reputation of Your Business

Keeping your business safe from unwanted lawsuits, accusations and other potential risks that could ruin your company’s reputation are of paramount importance. Having a security system in place can help deter many of these potential pitfalls through video proof of the actual events. Slip and fall incidents, employee theft or injury, unauthorized entry and other issues can be avoided with a good security system.

Reduction in Insurance Premium

Some insurance companies will give you a reduction in your business insurance premium if they know that you have a security system in place. The reason behind this reduction is that it lowers their risk. It decreases their risk and your out of pocket expenditures as well.

What’s My First Step?

Your best first step is to set up a complimentary security audit. A security audit will go evaluate your needs as a company. From there recommendations can be made for the best solution for you. To receive a free security audit, please contact Quinlan Security Systems at 708-478-0707.