Ask HN: Which large companies don't have name badges?

If you have to wear a name badge, chances are no one actually cares what your name is.

Microsoft does. Our badges serve as keys to get into the buildings. We can also store money on them for use at the cafeterias.

They aren't really there to tell people your name. Most people wear them on their waist so you can't read them. But they do identify you as someone who belongs, so security can chase you out if you don't have one.

Where I work we deal with healthcare related data and that comes with HIPAA requirements. So all doors allowing access to an area require a photo id/name badge/keycard (except the bathroom). We don't have to wear the badge but you need it to get around. So I just keep mine in my wallet. Also we have cameras monitoring all doors. And patrol dogs with lasers.

I work for Google and have to wear a badge with my name and picture on it around the workplace as part of the company security policy.

90k people in one building?

And yeah, obviously companies have swipe cards/ids. I think that differs from name tags

Large companies do it primarily for security. I like to feel safe at work.