What Are Staff ID Cards and Why Are They Important?
Staff ID cards 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
There are many different variations of staff ID cards and badges with lots of different finishes to choose from including: -
- Staff Photo ID card
By far the most popular type of staff ID badge containing a company logo and strapline, employee photo, name, job title and maybe valid from and to dates. - Standard clear finish
Where a standard clear protective film is applied over the print to protect the staff ID cards from scratching and fading. - 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.