Have You Thanked a Security Guard?

All strategies are important when training and developing a great Security Guard; the one that is often most forgotten is saying “Thank you”.

Saying thank you to a good security guard accomplishes two things. First, it shows that you have recognized the guard’s specific accomplishments, behaviors, or actions. Second, saying thank you also shows your appreciation for those same
accomplishments.

Benefits of Thanking a Good Security Guard

Outside of being the right thing to do, there
are many benefits to saying thank you. Here
are just a few:

1. Higher morale. Being a security
   guard can be a thankless job
   sometimes. Recognizing and
   acknowledging a guard’s work will
   engage and motivate.
2. Improved relationships.
   Improving relationships between a
   good security guard and clients, or
   your coworkers, is essential
   in providing great service. When
   there is a good relationship guards are
   more likely to go above and beyond
   the call of duty.
3. Improved bottom line for all. By
   recognizing and showing appreciation
   to a good security guard, you are
   creating a win-win situation for all
   parties. Guards will become better
   ambassadors for employees and
   employers.

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