Time attendance biometric systems use unique identifiers to capture user’s biodata like fingerprints, face or in some instance’s iris. This data is stored in the machine and is used to identify the individual every time they log in. Repeated use generates a report that give an accurate a count of the user’s movement in and out of the facility. Some institutions that pay on an hourly basis rely on this data to calculate their employees’ dues. Running payroll with a time and attendance system improves efficiency and accuracy by reducing the need for double entry.
These systems do more than just track when employees come and go. They also monitor mobile employees via geolocation and geofencing, manage paid time off (PTO), create employee schedules, provide detailed labor reports, and give real-time data on who is working, who is not, who showed up late and who is nearing overtime.
Many of these systems offer both cloud-based and on-premises solutions. The on-premises systems are stored on servers within your business, while the cloud-based systems are housed by your time and attendance system provider and accessed online.