It has been said that businesses become more successful under the watchful eye of their owners.
There are many reasons why this statement is true, but the great majority of them have to do with a more vested interest by the owner and a higher level of control for management. When the boss is watching, it is more difficult for employees to slack on their work, making a business more productive than before. But a manager or business owner can’t be in two or more places at once, and this is where a surveillance system becomes a very valuable tool. As a business owner or manager, you might receive great benefit from installing a surveillance system to help you detect a number of irregularities that may cause your business to fail, your productivity to decrease, and your profits to diminish. Here are a few reasons why having a surveillance system at work can be beneficial to all those involved.
1. Reducing theft
Whether you are in the retail industry or not, theft is always a risk a business will face, and while the exact nature of the theft can vary depending on the specifics of your activity, it can be equally harmful to all types of commercial establishments. From the theft of goods to that of intellectual property, a surveillance system will help you point out exactly who is incurring in this form of criminal activity, allowing you to act accordingly to prevent and put an end to the problem.
2. Improve productivity
A surveillance system allows a manager to observe the activity taking place in different areas of the workplace from a single location, without having to waste time moving from one area to another. It also allows management to identify those employees who are spending more time on personal activities than on their work, helping to identify problem areas which may also be over or understaffed. This will then lead to the proper allocation of resources and the saving of money while increasing the company’s overall productivity.
3. Nip sexual harassment in the bud
Sexual harassment is difficult to prove unless evidence is presented in the form of hidden video, audio, emails, or pictures. If these elements are not present it can become a matter of he said, she said and an endless legal battle that can result in great losses for the company. A surveillance system allows for the identification of sexual harassment as it takes place, allowing management to take appropriate action against the perpetrator without putting the victim through undue stress.
4. Stop workplace violence in its tracks
From discrimination to outright attacks, workplace violence can be the cause of a lack of productivity and financial loss for a company, and in a similar manner to sexual harassment, unless visible physical evidence is provided, it can be difficult to prove. Having a surveillance system will allow you to prevent and deter violence among employees, as well as identify it as it happens. In the end, surveillance systems are probably one of the best investments a business can make, not only for the previously stated reasons, but because they can help managers become more aware of the real problems of the company itself.
Having an efficient surveillance system will also increase management’s productivity as it allows managers to have more time to place their efforts on growing the business rather than personally watching employees. This means that no matter how you look at it, having a surveillance system will always be a benefit you can rely on.
Suncoast PI are one of the Sunshine Coast’s leading Private Investigation firms, providing surveillance to business owners, giving them peace of mind.