Whether private, public, government, NGO, or non-profit, most organizations today require employee ID cards for identification purposes. From small businesses with less than 50 employees to enterprises with thousands, security is a real issue. And an easy, cost-effective security measure you can put in place is the perfect employee ID badge.
If you're like most, however, you don't give a lot of thought to your ID cards' design. But your design is important for several reasons: safety and security measures, access control, customer relations, and even company branding.
So, how do you design great employee ID cards that meet these missions?
Organizations around the country agree that certain features are mandatory for an employee ID card. Consider putting the following in place for your ID cards.
Your ID card software program comes with templates from which to choose. You can find a template and customize it to your organization's brand messaging and security needs. It doesn't hurt to scout out how other organizations design their employee ID cards to get ideas and check out other online templates for additional design ideas. Templates not only save you countless design hours but make it easy to adjust and customize. If you design something from scratch, expect some time to position all the information you want included.
Part of designing the perfect ID cards is to decide on several options and where they fit in your cards' design:
A consideration is "more doesn't always mean better, nor does less." While that's ambiguous, only you can decide how much is too much, too little, or just right. Keep in mind the more you include on your employee ID cards, the more cluttered they are and the harder for customers, security, and others to read at a glance.
Your employee ID cards have limited space on the front and back. Be strategic about the personal information you display, especially if employees wear their ID cards every day. For instance, your employee ID cards can show job-related certifications that customers expect, or they can identify someone your customers can turn to for help. And if your employees aren't customer-facing, employee ID cards can streamline your access and attendance systems, leaving administrative and security staff open for more important tasks.
Not sure about the best design for your organization or maybe you have a unique situation? We've seen it all. Contact an Idesco ID Expert at (212) 889-2530 to discuss the elements you must have, what's optional, and how to design the perfect employee ID card for your organization's security and business needs.