Since the rise of hot-desking, flexible working and the hybrid model, lockers have become an integral part of the office, providing a necessary storage space employees can utilise when coming into the office.
An often-overlooked part of the locker strategy is how these lockers are managed.
The three main categories of locks have varying managment experiences.
This locking choice offers no technological management system meaning that keys and codes require a large amount of manual administration.
These locks offer slightly more convenient management features, such as code over-rides which can be generated when employees forget their individual codes.
The most technologically integrated system, management can be administered through software where details of locker utilisation and audit trails can be tracked. Flexible options to switch users, add employees, open lockers in an emergency and change from self-serve to assigned.
The level of management is ideal in every situation, below are a few specific examples:
Sensitive content can be stored in the lockers with highest security as any technological malfunctions or forced locks are reported on the central system. This can be seen by the administrator, along with times and details of when the event happened.
In post-covid times, hygiene level could be more stringent. The high level of control an administrator has with a smart system, means that all lockers can be opened simultaneously with a click of a mouse, allowing cleaners access.
In a school environment; emergency unlocking, monitoring of locker usage and perhaps an alternative to the traditional register may be invaluable. The open-all function is also ideal where all lockers could be opened at the end of semester to be emptied before the students leave.
Sometimes managment of the lockers becomes the deciding factor in the choices you make about your locking strategy. Fill in your details below and we'll get in touch to help you make the best decision.
