With the Easter break over and school holidays coming to an end, more and more Victorians will start returning to the office in coming weeks. This follows the Victorian State Government’s removal of the 75% cap on office workers from 26 March. This return to the office will undoubtedly bring a mix of feelings for employees, as they pack up their home working station and consider what working in an office in 2021 will look like. Some will be greatly relieved;
As Australia emerges from a year unlike any other, many decision-makers and business owners are reassessing their “new normal” to ensure optimal stability and success for the future. Security is a given in any such consideration, and the right CCTV solution is an imperative component to a good plan. CCTV security systems used to be out of the reach of most smaller businesses. The technology was expensive and the resolution of the images from the majority of camera systems was less than
Having just experienced one of the most challenging, rapidly-evolving and risky periods of a generation, business owners are starting to look to the future, as they attempt to define how their organisation can viably exist amidst uncertain times. Whilst talk of vaccine break-throughs and the impending opening of some domestic borders are the newsworthy and visible stories on our screens, there is also a real day-to-day buzz of activity and innovation happening in businesses throughout Victoria. Businesses across varying industries, from
We are very pleased that our friends in the retail industry can now open their doors, even if their day to day operations look very different to what they once knew. With the announcement from the Premier of Victoria earlier this week, retailers of various sizes and structures quickly began implementing (or in some cases, creating) the plan for how their business would approach the numerous guidelines, to ensure both compliance and effective, safe and efficient business operations. Staying up to date
At Excell Security, many of our previous articles have focused on the fact that employees have a right to feel safe when they are at work, as do customers when they visit the premises of any organisation. Being in the business of security – and living our “protecting what matters” slogan in our work – means we genuinely feel that every person should be able to attend their workplace knowing that they will come home safe and healthy – both physically
We are in uncharted territory here in Victoria right now. Businesses across metropolitan Melbourne and regional areas are either closed or operating in a way they never thought possible 12 months ago. Offices sit empty, cafes are limited to takeaway, factories are closed or operating with reduced capacity, and with an 8pm curfew, the streets of Melbourne are quiet and there is a hush over the city’s typically vibrant nightlife. For the security industry, we are experiencing change just like everybody
Many businesses in Victoria have quickly become aware of the “four square metre rule” currently in place as part of the Covid-19 restrictions. As outlined by the Department of Health and Human Services, the four square metre rule applies to most venues and facilities with indoor and outdoor spaces that are accessible to the public including shopping centres, indoor and outdoor markets. For business operators, it is useful to note that the four square metre rule applies to limit the number of
Choosing a company to provide your security services is one of the most integral decisions a business owner can make. Price. Reputation. Provision of the right services for you. Quality products. Reliability. Trust. In any business partnership, these would be key considerations when selecting a supplier. But when you’re thinking about protecting your staff, premises, customers, and even your stock and your brand’s reputation, these requirements become vital. It’s widely known that Excell Security is a “one stop shop” for security products and
Thinking about extra security for your premises during these challenging times? A mobile security patrol is a great solution for any business that wants a bit of extra protection and “eyes on the ground”. Mobile security patrols typically include a team of professional security guards who drive around and visit clients’ properties periodically to make sure everything is as it should be and identify any potential security problems. A mobile security patrol can give you peace of mind that someone is
Are you ready to open the doors? Have you thought about how you will protect your staff and customers? The Covid-19 pandemic has seen large scale changes to businesses globally, not only financially, but also operationally. And whilst many changes have occurred over the past three months, the biggest consideration is still to come… When your workforce returns to your business, how will you protect your team amidst the ongoing threat of Covid-19? Whilst increased cleaning, protective wear and proactive hygiene practices are
