What methods do biometric time clocks use to track workers?
The process typically works as follows:
Enrollment: Employees provide a sample of their biometric data (e.g., fingerprint, facial scan), securely stored in the system’s database.
Authentication: When clocking in or out, employees present their biometric trait to the device (e.g., placing their finger on a scanner or facing a camera).
Matching: The system compares the presented biometric sample with the stored data.
Verification: The employee’s identity is verified if the sample matches the stored data.
Time recording: The system records the employee’s clock-in or clock-out time in the database.
These biometric methods offer increased accuracy and security compared to traditional time-tracking systems. They are challenging to manipulate and require the physical presence of the employee. They also eliminate issues like buddy punching and lost ID cards, making them an increasingly popular choice for workforce management.