Clocking Hours: Exploring Your Options
Now that your roster is set up and ready to go, the next step is ensuring employees can accurately clock in and out for their shifts. Microkeeper offers several clocking options to suit different workplaces, whether you’re managing a remote team, an office-based workforce, or a bustling warehouse.
Let’s take a closer look at the available clocking methods so you can choose what works best for your business.
| Clocking method | Description | Best for | Security | Speed | Offline capture |
|---|
| App and browser clocking | Employees use fingerprint scanners for secure and fast clocking. | Remote teams, office-based employees, or those needing GPS tracking. | 2/5 | 3/5 | No |
| Facial recognition | Employees clock in/out using facial recognition via the Noahface app on an iPad. | High-volume workplaces or environments where touch-free solutions are needed. | 5/5 | 4/5 | Yes |
| Fingerprint scanner | Employees use fingerprint scanners for secure and fast clocking. | Workplaces prioritizing security and speed, such as warehouses or factories. | 5/5 | 5/5 | No |
| NFC scanner | Employees use NFC tags (key rings) to clock in/out by tapping on an NFC reader. | High-volume workplaces requiring fast and efficient clocking. | 4/5 | 5/5 | No |
| Clocking stations | A centralized kiosk (tablet or computer) where employees clock in/out using PINs, RFID, or biometrics. | Shared workspaces or communal areas with large teams. | 5/5 | 5/5 | No |
| PC restricted console | Employees clock in/out only from specific IP addresses or devices as configured by the employer. | Office-based teams requiring network-restricted clocking. | 3/5 | 3/5 | No |
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Choosing the Right Option for Your Workplace
With so many options available, how do you decide which one fits your team best? Here are some considerations:
- If your team is mobile or remote: Mobile app clocking provides flexibility with GPS tracking built-in.
- If security is a priority: Biometric clocking ensures accuracy while eliminating buddy punching risks.
- If you need speed during shift changes: RFID cards streamline entry and exit processes without delays.
- If you’re office-based: Browser clocking keeps things simple without requiring extra hardware setups.
- If you have shared spaces: Kiosk clocking centralizes time tracking for larger teams starting shifts together.
It’s worth noting that many businesses use a combination of these methods depending on their departments or roles—for example, mobile app clocking for field workers and kiosk clocking for warehouse staff.
