Summer should be a time to relax, but for many businesses, it’s also when vulnerabilities quietly pile up. As employees head out on vacation and seasonal staff step in, gaps in oversight and security can grow wider than expected. Without the right precautions, your business may be more exposed than you realize.
Fewer Eyes, More Risk
When your full-time staff takes time off, even temporarily, important details can get missed. Maybe a back door doesn’t get locked properly, or a delivery goes unverified. These aren’t dramatic failures, they’re small oversights that add up. With fewer experienced team members on site, the usual checks and balances may not hold.
New Hires, Limited Training
Seasonal employees help fill the gaps, but they often receive minimal onboarding. They may not know your building’s policies or understand what constitutes a security risk. And if your existing team is already stretched thin, it’s unlikely that training will be as thorough as it should be. That lack of awareness can create easy openings for theft, accidents, or other preventable issues.
A False Sense of Security
Summer tends to feel more relaxed across the board. Schedules are lighter, the office is quieter, and people let their guard down. But criminal activity doesn’t take a vacation. Empty parking lots, unoccupied offices, and patterns of absence can all make your property a target – especially if those monitoring it are inconsistent or untrained.
Outdated Schedules and Missed Maintenance
Janitorial and security schedules often follow the rhythm of a full house. But what happens when your building operates at half capacity? Without adjustments, teams may over-service empty areas and miss the spaces that are actually being used. Seasonal shifts require a fresh look at your plan – one that’s proactive, not reactive.
A Smart Summer Starts With a Plan
Now’s the time to ask: Who’s watching your facility when your regular staff isn’t? Have schedules been updated to reflect real-time building usage? Are your seasonal workers equipped to spot and report potential issues? If the answer is no, it’s time to rethink your strategy.
At NSG, we help businesses stay protected year-round with flexible, well-coordinated janitorial and security solutions. Whether you’re heading into your busiest season or your quietest, we’re here to keep your facility safe, clean, and running smoothly, so you can focus on the big picture.
Let’s talk before things heat up.
