We all know that we need security to protect our business. The question is whether we organize these services ourselves, or if we outsource them to a facilities management company.
To help you with your decision, here are the reasons why you should outsource your security needs!
Highly Trained Staff
To stay competitive, facilities management companies want to provide the best possible staff. This means they will give them all the skills and training that they need in order to excel in their role.
What this means is that these outsourced employees are the people who will be protecting your staff and ensuring the security of your business. Wouldn’t you want the best people for the job protecting the most valuable assets of your business?
Adaptability
The events of the last few years have shown us that the world can change in the blink of an eye. This applies to most parts of life, including security. As your security needs change, your facilities management company can adapt to meet these changes.
If you have a large event, you may need more security. There may be a time when you need fewer guards. No matter how your needs change, a facilities management company will be able to meet these needs.
Cost-Effective
Assembling your own security team is expensive. You need to hire and train staff and appoint a manager for the team. You need to provide all the tools and uniforms that they need. You also need to provide any benefits they may be entitled to and pay for insurance. When you consider all of these factors, it’s pretty easy to see why the costs can add up.
With a facilities management company, there is much transparency over the cost. This means you can stay within a tighter budget and still get the essential security services that you need.
Staff Safety
Having a security presence will help your staff to feel safer which help them to be more productive. It will also show that you care about their welfare. Furthermore, this presence will deter crime and prevent anti-social behaviour such as harassment and theft.
24-hour Protection
If there is a break-in during the early hours or an alarm going off on a Saturday, would you or any of your employees want to be the person to respond? With an outsourced service, this will be all taken care of – no matter the time of day – which means you will only be contacted about the most serious emergencies.
Plus, your premises will be patrolled 24/7, ensuring that someone is always keeping an eye on your asset.
Final Thoughts
Outsourcing your security needs can only help your business for the better!
