Why wear identification badges

Identification badges. Identification badges 1. Responsibilities All staff and all authorized visitors on RCH premises are responsible for: wearing the identification badge and lanyard at all times on RCH premises and not outside RCH premises unless on official business; wearing the identification badge above waist level and fully visible with face and name side facing outwards; ensuring that identification badge are easily read and not obscured by stickers; understanding that the identification badge and lanyard remains RCH property and is returned upon termination of employment or when a new identification badge is to be issued; providing appropriate identification when collecting the new or replacement identification badge; requesting the Department Manager for a replacement identification badge if the badge is more then five years old, lost, severely damaged or if the employee is appointed to a new position.

Procedure RCH staff Human Resources for new employees or Department Manager for replacement identification badge and visitors complete and authorize an Identification Badge request stating name, position title, department, employment number and employment end date if applicable. The staff member visits Human Resources new employees on commencement day , presents the authorized "Identification Badge Request" form and appropriate identification.

Human Resources takes a digital photo and creates the identification badge which together with a lanyard will be ready for collection. Human Resources files the authorized "Identification Badge Request" form in the employee's personnel file.

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Contact Us SHRM Page Information Page Properties. If you use a time card system, your employee ID badges also might function as time cards. Employees only need to swipe their badges past the security checkpoint card reader as they proceed to their desks each morning, saving them a visit to the time clock. ID badges also can make it convenient to obtain discounts offered to employees by local businesses or restaurants.

Noting available discounts and other benefits when you introduce the policy can facilitate a positive reaction. If your attempts to persuade employees to wear badges voluntarily fail, you might need to resort to disciplinary measures. Give employees several weeks to adjust to wearing the new badges. Hold a one-on-one meeting with an employee who refuses to wear a badge and explain why the use of badges is so important.

Holding a private meeting with the employee might help him understand why you initiated the policy and might help you overcome his objections. Working at a humane society allowed Jill Leviticus to combine her business management experience with her love of animals.