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Why Custom Name Badges Are A Smart Move for Any Organization

Custom Name Badges

In today’s complex environments – whether in hospitals, corporate offices, or schools – security and first impressions matter more than ever. That’s why custom name badges for visitors are not just a convenience; they are a strategic investment. These badges do more than display a visitor’s name – they promote safety, reinforce branding, and elevate professionalism.

Enhanced Security Starts with Visibility

Security begins with knowing who is in your building at all times. A custom name badge for each visitor ensures they have been through your sign-in protocol, are clearly identified, and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Color name badge labels with your logo and visitor information help staff and security personnel quickly recognize visitors and let them know they signed in today.

In hospitals, this means knowing instantly who is visiting patients or departments in the facility (Outpatient, Emergency Dept, Administration offices, etc). In corporate settings, it’s about preventing unescorted individuals from entering restricted zones (C-suite, Facility/IT systems areas, or other secure areas). And in schools, where the safety of students is paramount, a visitor without a badge raises an immediate red flag.

Custom Name Badge

Make Your Brand Part of the Welcome

Why settle for generic sticky labels when you can hand out custom name badges for visitors that reinforce your identity? Incorporate your company’s colors and logo into the badge design to make every visitor interaction an extension of your brand.

Corporate offices benefit from these small but impactful branding moments, especially during high-profile events. Hospitals and schools that issue clean, well-designed name badge labels show they have a security system in place and value professionalism and attention to detail.

Projecting Professionalism and Building Trust 

First impressions are made in seconds. Greeting a visitor with a polished, branded custom name badge sends a clear message: this organization is organized, intentional, and secure. This attention to detail promotes confidence, especially in high-trust environments like healthcare and education.

In healthcare settings, it reflects the facility’s commitment to both patient and staff safety. In businesses, it sets the tone for professional meetings and presentations. In schools, a professional looking visitor badge helps put students, staff and parents at ease, knowing everyone has been vetted to be there.

How Different Sectors Benefit from
Custom Name Badges


Hospitals

  • Clear identification of visitors helps staff and patients know why
    the person is in the building and where they should or shouldn’t
    be.
  • Custom color-coded badges can distinguish between family, contractors, or vendors. Or they can be used to distinguish days of the week or departments.
  • Expiring labels give a visual alert indicating if someone has a
    valid badge or not.

 

Corporate Offices

  • Improves building access management during client visits or
    large conferences.
  • Projects a strong brand presence to prospective partners or clients.
  • Enhances internal tracking and sign-in protocols.



Schools

  • Promotes student safety by clearly identifying authorized visitors.
  • Affordable software for quick badge printing.
  • Adds a layer of accountability – visitors with no badge are quickly
    noticed.


Custom name badges
are a smart, scalable solution for
organizations that care about safety, branding, and professional
presentation. They turn a simple sticker into a powerful tool for
trust, visibility, and peace of mind.

custom name badges

Ready to Upgrade Your Visitor Badging System?

THRESHOLD can help you create a professional, colorful, and secure badging solution tailored to your visitor management system. Whether you’re in healthcare, education, or the corporate world, our custom name badges and name badge labels elevate security, enhance your brand, and make a lasting first impression. Contact us today to design a badge system that reflects
your organization’s commitment to safety and professionalism.

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            What every badge should include: 

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Paul Kazlauskas

Paul joined Threshold in 2001 after graduating from Bryant University. After a few years in the Sales Department, Paul transitioned to the Marketing Team in 2005. Over the years, Paul has worked on developing & launching new products, been the designer of customer communication emails, and launched numerous web sites for the Threshold product line. Since 2011, Paul Kazlauskas has been deeply involved in the security and visitor management industry, writing extensively about emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices that shape the field. In addition to his editorial experience, he actively represents his organization at major security trade shows and in-person events, where he connects with industry leaders, explores innovative solutions, and strengthens relationships with customers. His work reflects a hands-on understanding of both the business and technical sides of the industry, earned through years of direct engagement and thought leadership within the security community. A native of Connecticut, Paul enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, golfing & hiking, as well as spending time with his son and coaching his soccer and baseball teams.
Picture of Paul Kazlauskas

Paul Kazlauskas

Paul joined Threshold in 2001 after graduating from Bryant University. After a few years in the Sales Department, Paul transitioned to the Marketing Team in 2005. Over the years, Paul has worked on developing & launching new products, been the designer of customer communication emails, and launched numerous web sites for the Threshold product line. Since 2011, Paul Kazlauskas has been deeply involved in the security and visitor management industry, writing extensively about emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices that shape the field. In addition to his editorial experience, he actively represents his organization at major security trade shows and in-person events, where he connects with industry leaders, explores innovative solutions, and strengthens relationships with customers. His work reflects a hands-on understanding of both the business and technical sides of the industry, earned through years of direct engagement and thought leadership within the security community. A native of Connecticut, Paul enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, golfing & hiking, as well as spending time with his son and coaching his soccer and baseball teams.

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    The Red Flag feature has been improved! Now you can set your system to not print a badge for any visitor record that has been previously marked with a Red Flag. The attendant will be prompted to redirect the visitor according to your security protocol.

    Special New Feature: Red Flag, No Badge

    Flag alerts It’s easy and free to activate this feature. Simply call us and ask for “Red Flag, No Badge” to be turned on. Once it’s on, the above pop-up will come up when a red flagged visitor comes back. No badge will print and the attendant will need to follow the facility’s policy for handling red flagged visitors.

    The flags and notes only show to the desk attendant, not the visitor. 

    Please contact eVisitor Support with any questions on how to use Flags in your system. 

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