After an employee quits or is terminated, companies may be vulnerable. Former staffers may still have access to keys to enter sensitive areas in buildings, such as inventory storage or server rooms, and if they were fired or quit in frustration, the risks are especially high. If you’re an employer, rekeying all of your locks after a staff member departs is crucial for the reasons below. 

Why Rekeying After an Employee Departure Matters 

1. Stops Use of Unauthorized Copies

Terminated employees may have made copies of the keys. They or an outside accomplice may use them to come back and commit burglaries or steal sensitive company information. By rekeying all locks, employers are reassured that any duplicate keys won’t work. 

2. Prevents Vandalism by Disgruntled Employees

Employees who were fired may feel angry about the termination and want to seek revenge. If they still have access to keys, they could return and commit costly property damage. Rekeying all entry and office locks reduces the risk that they’ll be able to gain access to your property and commit malicious acts. 

3. Addresses Lost Keys

Employers should also be worried about employees who claim they’ve lost their keys. Most are likely telling the truth, but it’s impossible for you to know for sure. Rekeying will give you peace of mind that your business is protected. As a proactive measure, consider implementing a reimbursement policy. Let new hires know that if they fail to return any distributed keys when they leave your company, the rekeying costs will be deducted from their final paycheck.

Restricting access to former employees will safeguard your valuable inventory, cash, property, and data. If one of your employees has recently left, contact Dorsett’s Lock & Key Service in Lexington, NC, for rekeying. For more than 35 years, this licensed, family-owned, and Better Business Bureau® A+ rated company has been the premier commercial locksmith for Davidson County and surrounding areas. Their team of technicians has experience working with a wide range of locks. Call (336) 243-1392 to schedule service, or visit the website for information on their other services, such as door lock repairs and broken key extraction.