An effectively secure business starts with its employees. As a business owner, it’s your job to put company policies in writing. Security measures should address emergency procedures, visitor restrictions, and safety codes. They should also cover how employees should treat company property and their keys to the commercial building – if they are allowed to loan them to others or make copies.
Managers should follow a set routine for locking doors around the property, closing gates and setting the alarm. Review the expectations regarding locking up with employees. Go over the company’s security policies and emergency procedures with your entire staff and with new hires.
Security isn’t just about written rules, though. Encourage your staff members to speak up whenever they see unusual activity in and around the office. They should always come to you if someone requests sensitive information or asks about security details. You could also talk to other business owners in the area. Together, you could form an area watch group to notify each other of crime patterns or suspicious activity around their property.
