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Notes from the lobby.

Practical articles on visitor management, hospitality at the front desk, workplace security and GDPR.

Safety coordinator reviewing a digital visitor evacuation list during a workplace drill

Workplace safety

Visitor evacuation lists: how to account for everyone on site

A current overview of registered visitors and employees can support a faster, more organised evacuation. Learn how digital evacuation lists work and where their limitations lie.

14 October 2026

Employee presenting a personal QR code on a smartphone to a Lobbipad iPad check-in kiosk

Employee check-ins

Employee check-in systems: a practical guide to QR code attendance

Discover how employees can check in with a personal QR code stored in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, using the same iPad that already manages visitors.

30 September 2026

Paper visitor book being securely disposed of to protect visitor data

Visitor management

GDPR and visitor management: how to register visitors responsibly

Visitor registration involves personal data. Learn how to build a GDPR-conscious check-in process with clear purposes, limited data and appropriate retention.

18 September 2026

Visitor checking in with a digital visitor management system at reception

Visitor management

Digital visitor management: a complete guide for businesses

From pre-registration and check-in to host notifications, badge printing and check-out — a complete guide to digital visitor management for businesses.

6 September 2026