What Are Staff ID Cards and Why Are They Important?
Staff ID cards - often referred to as badges name badges, lanyards or simply 'employee ID' - are essentially plastic cards worn by employees to prove they work for a specific organisation. Employee ID badges are the same dimensions as a standard credit or debit card and they are printed with a mixture of company and employee information. They can be worn on a lanyard hung around the neck, mounted on a magnet and worn on top of clothing or carried in a wallet ready to show upon request.
There are various situations where carrying and displaying a staff ID card is required such as:
There are various situations where carrying and displaying a staff ID card is required such as:
- To prove your identity when representing your employer
- To enter work buildings or other secured areas
- To look smart and professional whilst at tradeshows and exhibitions
- To reassure members of the public when you visit their home or other work buildings
Types of Staff ID Cards / Badges
Standard ID Cards
Plastic ID cards finished with a clear protective film.
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Staff ID badges with a translucent protective film finish. ID cards are printed and the film is applied over the top helping to prevent the print from becoming scratched or from fading caused by UV light. They are exactly the same dimensions a standard debit or credit card. Dimensions: 86mm x 54mm Thickness: 760 micron/30 mils Radial corders: Yes Security risk: Highest Security guidance: Caution! Standard ID cards have no protection from being copied; anyone can rip your company logo from your website and order clone cards from online maretplaces such as Amazon, Ebay or Etsy. |
Holographic ID Cards
Finished with a holographic film offering a higher level of security.
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Security rating: 🔒🔒
Staff ID badges with a holographic protective film finish definitely make your cards stand out; they catch the lightt causing an amazing iridescent effect and look amazing, whilst not affecting the ledgibility of the text. Holographic coated cards look professional and authentic. They're conversation starter - the people that you come across notice the fantastic appearance of your cards! The cards are printed and the film is baked on top helping to prevent the print from becoming scratched or from fading as a result of UV light. They are exactly the same dimensions a standard debit or credit card. Dimensions: 86mm x 54mm Thickness: 760 micron/30 mils Radial corders: Yes Security risk: Medium Security guidance: It would be technically possible to copy this card type though only if the same machine was used. |
Hologram Logo ID Cards
Hologram anti-tamper logo printed with a unique serial number and then finished with a clear or holographic film.
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Security rating: 🔒🔒🔒
Staff ID badges with a hologram logo offer next to best protection against fraud by badge cloning. So if you command security against this type of maliceous activity - which is common - then consider this option. Hologram logos are double tamper-proofed and printed with a unique serial number to help absolutely stop card cloning. Serial numbers can be shared secretly with clients that need to know. Hologram logo ID cards can be film finished with standard or holographic film (see above) to further enhance the security and protection of this card type. They are exactly the same dimensions a standard debit or credit card. Dimensions: 86mm x 54mm Thickness: 760 micron/30 mils Radial corders: Yes Security risk: Low Security guidance: It would be near impossible to easily create a counterfeit of one of these staff ID badges. |
EmployeeSafe ID Cards
Staff ID cards with unique ID and QR code.
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Security rating: Up to 🔒🔒🔒
EmployeeSafe ID and Protect is a powerful system providing team members with protection in case of emergency or danger whilst keeping you informed. It works using a simple yet sophisticated enhancement to your team's staff ID badges making them smart. In an emergency a team member's ID badge can send unlimited vital ID and emergency contact information along with any medical details straight to a first responder's phone, whilst sending alerts to up to four emergency contacts' phones. They are exactly the same dimensions a standard debit or credit card. Dimensions: 86mm x 54mm Thickness: 760 micron/30 mils Radial corders: Yes Security risk: Low to high depending on whether hologram logo and / or holographic finish used. Security guidance: Use of holographic film and/or hologram logo strongly recommended when using EmployeeSafe. |
More Information
- Staff ID badges with holographic finish
Where a standardised holographic film is applied over the printed elements to protect the print from scratch and fade plus offer a more secure authentic appearance - Employee ID badges with UV reactive hidden text or logo
Where special UV ink is applied to show up under ultraviolet light for maximum security from fraudsters that create fake company ID cards! - ID cards with tactile signature strips for use with standard ballpoint pens
Allowing your employee to sign the strip using any standard ballpoint pen that wouldn't usually show on a employee Identity badge - Punch slot ID card for connecting direct to lanyards
With a pre-punched hole allowing a lanyard to be connected directly to the card so that a staff ID card holder isn't needed.
How to Apply for Staff ID Cards
If you would like to apply for staff ID cards for your employees then follow the steps below to prepare for ordering:
- Decide what elements you would like on your company staff ID cards
Choose your company logo, strapline, - Make a list
List all your staff members that require a staff ID badge along with their job title - Take good photos
Take a good quality photo of each employee that needs an ID badge.
Tip: Using the same background on all your photos will make your staff ID cards look great, though isn't strictly necessary.
What to Do If You Lose Your ID Card
It's always a good idea to use the space on the reverse of your staff ID cards to tell a someone what you'd like them to do if they find one of your employee ID badges. You could have a return address, email address or just a simple telephone number. Most people are basically good and you'll be surprised how often our customers tell us that staff ID cards are returned when lost.
Conclusion
In summary, staff ID cards can help your business look more professional. They can help protect your company, staff and customers by presenting people with a truth; that this person is one of your company employees and is suitably employed to do a certain role on your behalf. They can act as a form of unofficial ID and look professional when it comes to tradeshows, exhibitions, customer or client meetings etc.
Drop us an email or complete our FREE ID card enquiry form to get started on your staff ID cards order.
Drop us an email or complete our FREE ID card enquiry form to get started on your staff ID cards order.