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The design and contents of a name tag are important, but so is the backing! Customers want to make sure that their name tag or photo ID will stay where it should, without causing damage to clothing or covering up the name, logo or photo on the badge. At NameTagWizard.com we offer 8 options for pinning or holding name tags and badges in place. These include magnets, badge pins, swivel clips, mylar clips, military bars, horizontal or vertical ID badge holders and lanyards.
The majority of businesses strive for a professional and streamlined approach to their branding and communication strategies, but there are a select few types of businesses that can benefit from bringing a little bling to the workplace. Boutiques, jewelry stores, nail salons and hair salons can afford to beautify their name tags with a little sparkle.
Hospitals and other healthcare providers commonly consider it “best practice” to require that staff wear official photo identification. Not only are nurses, doctors and other hospital staff encouraged to wear photo IDs, but so are in-home caregivers. Laws vary by state, but some states have already made it a requirement that all medical staff wear proper photo identification. These states include Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
Last week I had a routine appointment with my doctor. When checking out, I noticed the assistant had a unique name on her badge, followed by only the first initial of her last name. She has a nice name, one I haven't heard before. I asked her to pronounce it and whether she also has an unusual middle name. She deflected the attention elsewhere and avoided telling me her name. It dawned on me that I was unintentionally invading her privacy, which leads me to ask: If hospital staff members are afraid to let patients know their full name, what kind of danger are they subject to?
Hospitals and health care centers strive to maintain safety, sanitation and a friendly demeanor with their visitors and patients every day. From keeping appropriate bedside manner to safely monitoring visitors who enter and exit the building, hospital staff have their hands full. Large hospitals and emergency centers can welcome as many as 1,200 visitors per day! What are the ways these facilities maintain health and safety?
As schools are implementing new policies using student photo IDs and digital IDs, there is rising concern that students, parents, and school administrators may not be aware of how these new IDs could make private information accessible to others. The changes in ID use and advances in technology may significantly infringe on students’ privacy rights.
There is no debate over whether kids should be kept safe at school. With growing concerns of intruders, shootings, behavioral issues, children bringing weapons to school and other dangers, there is no doubt school districts have to find ways to protect students on campus. However, how far is too far when it comes to school safety precautions?
As school starts back across the nation, parents, teachers and administrators are ready to implement their latest plans and teaching strategies to improve retention, behavior and safety. Safety is of growing concern in today’s schools. Initiatives like requiring clear book bags, student ID cards and strict dress codes are all commonly used to help keep students safe, but what NEW things are being done?
Security on school campuses is always of high importance, but it’s especially vital at the start of a new year. The beginning of the school year is the best time for parents, teachers and administrators to implement new rules and plans, and this is a key time to apply new safety regulations. Schools can aid in the prevention of school violence and school trespassing with the use of photo ID card policies. When students show up for orientation, they should be handed a photo ID and encouraged to wear it any time they are on campus. As school populations grow and technology becomes more advanced, it’s more challenging to keep kids and staff safe. Knowing which types of photo IDs are available and how they work are the first steps to creating and implementing a school photo ID policy.
Creative Name Tags for Improved Customer Experience
Connecting with customers means everything in the world of service. Different customers need different things, depending on the type of service you're providing and your clientele, but making that initial connection is your first step toward success. There are seemingly endless genres within the Service Industry, from waiters to banking agents, car salespeople to travel specialists, and while their responsibilities differ greatly from one to the other, they all have the same goal: to make their customers happy. The tools you or your team will need in order to succeed will also vary, but there's one that's instrumental across the board, and it's professional identification tools. Not only will name tags, photo ID badges and desk plates eliminate the barrier between your team and your customers, they'll also be the foundation for a lasting, professional relationship.
There are an endless number of horror stories when it comes to taking photo ID pictures. From driver licenses to company ID badges, it may sometimes seem like taking a flattering, professional photo is close to impossible. The pressure of waiting in line and the close angle on a person’s face certainly presents a challenge, but there are tips and tricks for success. Whether you’re the subject of the photo or behind the camera, follow these tips to make sure you take the best photo ID picture possible.
Looking to purchase name tags for the staff members of your company? Make sure you get name badges that will last and provide employees a fast and convenient way to identify themselves to clients and customers. Magnetic name tags are by far the most popular style.
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***Appended with new content 11-25-2015
With late winter storms dumping snow and ice across the country when March began, the Name Tag Wizard is looking forward to his next tropical trip now more than ever! Whether you prefer to join the jetset crowd or want to take a leisurely cruise around the Caribbean, you need to keep track of your luggage during this spring break and for every other vacation throughout the year! Getting a brand new set of luggage tags reduces the chance that you'll end up spending two weeks in the sun with only one change of clothes (or robes). With all the traveling our friendly wizard has done throughout his lifetime, it’s safe to say he’s picked up on a few tips and tricks when it comes to making sure your luggage doesn’t get misplaced along the way. With that being said, let the Wizard guide you through the process of creating new tags that help streamline your Spring Break experience!
Editors of the wizarding presses! Alert your magical staff and tell them to start sharpening their quills! After centuries of surly disposition, and grumbling about ‘that meddlesome fool of a Cupid’, the Name Tag Wizard himself has at long last found love! And not a moment too soon if you were to ask any of us – every year around this time he just seemed to get progressively harder and harder to deal with.
Happy 2015 from the Name Tag Wizard! The New Year came and went without incident in our shops, no champagne was spilled on any of our equipment and all the confetti was swept up before the Wizard returned from his mysterious New Year getaway. When he returned to our fair factories, he had managed to misplace his luggage somewhere along the way and was quite literally kicking himself for not taking advantage of all of the awesome luggage tags that we have.
We’re not going to lie, things get a little bit crazy here during the holidays. Over the course of those few short pre-holiday weeks, it feels as though our lasers run nonstop. Our hours may be longer, but our days seem shorter. Name tag orders come in and go out, and the wizard works overtime making sure that only the most beautiful (yes, name tags can be beautiful – they’re kind of our thing) products and designs leave our factories.
Oh the weather outside is frightful! Wouldn’t a nice warm fire feel nice to curl up in front of? Wouldn’t it be even better to curl up with someone or something that you love? Every holiday season all across the country, countless animal shelters and sanctuaries work to find homes for as many of their rescued dogs, cats, and other creatures as they can. And while no pet adoption should ever be taken lightly, the holiday season does make a great time to give the gift of love. After all, what more are pets than small little creatures that want nothing but love, attention, respect, and a roof over their heads?