01/04/2025
Businesses small and large are feeling the recent economic pinch, so it's natural to look for ways to cut costs. But will cut corners cost you big time, or will certain costs cut save you money in the long term? Is security guard reduction a passing trend, or something more?!
From our perspective, if you have effective staff management and well-trained security personnel, there is less of a need to reduce staff as they may be effectively managing a site's security. However, we also feel that this is a minority case, as most site security teams are over-staffed for the sizes of the businesses and their requirements. We also feel that the over-reliance on in-person security reflects an outdated 'traditional' security approach.
Simply put, your security should be prevention-focussed, transparent, and technology-driven. As security guards often perform multiple functions at small-medium size sites, there is a sweet spot with guard reduction measures. With the correct technology (that can focus on specific tasks 24/7) working in tandem with a reduced and technology-aided guarding force, your site will benefit financially, and you will be able to adapt to changing security threats in a more agile way.
Guard reduction is more than a passing trend, it reflects the future of a more modernised and artificial intelligence guided security approach.