Workplace glossary

What is Guest Management?

Definition & practical guide2 min read

Guest management is the process of inviting, registering, checking in and looking after people who visit your workplace but do not work there: clients, candidates, contractors and personal guests. The term is interchangeable with visitor management; organisations with a hospitality culture tend to say guest, while security-led environments say visitor.

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A guest management system typically covers pre-registration and invitations, check-in at a kiosk or front desk, host notifications, badge printing, NDAs or safety briefings where required, and a live on-site list for evacuations. Done well it shortens the queue at reception and gives the guest a first impression that matches the meeting they came for.

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What does Guest Management mean in simple terms?

Guest management is the process of inviting, registering, checking in and looking after people who visit your workplace but do not work there: clients, candidates, contractors and personal guests. The term is interchangeable with visitor management; organisations with a hospitality culture tend to say guest, while security-led environments say visitor.

What should you look for in Guest Management software?

A guest management system typically covers pre-registration and invitations, check-in at a kiosk or front desk, host notifications, badge printing, NDAs or safety briefings where required, and a live on-site list for evacuations. Done well it shortens the queue at reception and gives the guest a first impression that matches the meeting they came for.