Every holiday season, business gets weird.

Some people take time off. Others pick up extra shifts. New hires jump in to help. And just when things are supposed to slow down, your job suddenly turns into managing a scheduling jigsaw puzzle.

But there’s one thing that always makes it worse: keys.

Holidays = Shifting Schedules and Rotating Staff

No matter what kind of business you run, holiday weeks usually mean:

Temporary or seasonal hires
Employees covering different locations
Last-minute swaps and added shifts
Limited hours and early closures

It’s organized chaos.

And in the middle of it, you’re expected to hand out keys, keep track of who has them, and hope nothing gets lost or forgotten.

The holiday key problem, broken down

Here’s how it usually goes:

You’ve only got a couple keys, but now five people need access
Someone’s covering a shift they’ve never worked before
You hide a key in a “secret” spot (which everyone knows about)
That person forgets to return it, or loses it altogether
Now you’re rekeying your building or crossing your fingers it’s fine

You don’t need that kind of stress at the end of the year.

Physical keys just don’t scale

We’ve seen this exact problem show up in all kinds of businesses:

Every time, it’s the same pattern:
More people = more keys = more risk.

Access control simplifies the entire season

Instead of chasing keys or juggling lockboxes, Nexkey lets you:

Grant access instantly to any new staff
Set time-based access for specific shifts
Revoke access the second someone’s done
Track who unlocked what and when
Do it all from your phone—without showing up in person

Whether you're open late for holiday shoppers or running a skeleton crew while your team travels, Nexkey makes it easy to stay in control without breaking your routine.

The hidden cost of staying analog

Physical keys might seem easier, until they aren’t.

Once you account for:

Rekeying costs
Time lost tracking down who has what
Risk of unauthorized access
Lack of visibility during your busiest weeks

…it’s clear that old-school keys are holding you back.

Not sure if it’s time to upgrade? Here are 5 signs to watch for.

Get ahead before the next holiday scramble

4th of July. Labor Day. Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Christmas. New Year’s. Every holiday brings some new twist to your staffing puzzle.

Nexkey gives you flexibility, control, and peace of mind, without the key ring.

👉 Talk to our team before the next holiday hits.

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