When is a Time Clock Not a Time Clock?

Do more than just punch in and out! Find out how advances in time clock technology can benefit your organization.

Time's up for old-fashioned time clocks

Antiquated punch cards no longer make the grade. Today's high-tech timekeepers do much more than record workers' hours. Web-based timesheets, biometric scanners, and Interactive Voice Response technology is converting a time-honored workplace icon into a museum piece.

Surprisingly, many organizations still hassle with traditional time clocks, and the accompanying problems of illegible handwriting or mangled punch cards.

To avoid the costs and inefficiency, leading businesses are embracing biometric data collection, telephonic timekeeping technology, and online time tracking as their situation dictates.

Biometric Technology

Biometric time clocks provide the most accurate data collection solution available by requiring that employees be present in order to punch. Finger or hand readers eliminated time fraud – or buddy punching – and provide security access control if needed in your workplace.

Other collection technology, including proximity readers or bar-code badges, might make sense given your particular situation.

Employee Kiosks

It isn't always practical or appropriate for employees to punch in and out using physical time clock devices. That’s why organizations turn to Employee Self Service systems. This lets workers access time cards, punch and transfer using a web browser or a conveniently located employee kiosk – putting key information in the hands of today’s mobile workforce.

Employees can request leave, review benefits, review schedules, and perform authorized edits over the internet through a company-specific URL.

A Mobile Workforce

Do your employees travel often or work remotely?

Telephone-based punching allows employees to check in whenever and wherever is convenient. Employees are able to punch using any touch-tone telephone.

Workers can even use hand-held devices to track their time.