Key Takeaways
- Choose attendance methods by workplace: office, factory, field or hybrid.
- Shift, overtime and late-mark rules must be configurable.
- Integration with payroll removes manual calculation errors.
Manual attendance registers and spreadsheets lead to disputes and payroll errors. Digital attendance systems capture time reliably.
Attendance methods
| Method | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric fingerprint | Offices, factories | Low cost, needs device |
| Face recognition | Factories, hygiene-sensitive sites | Contactless |
| Mobile GPS/geo-fence | Field staff, multiple sites | Location verification |
| QR code | Events, temporary sites | Simple |
| Web check-in | Remote/hybrid | Use with policies |
Leave management features
- Leave types and accrual rules
- Holiday calendars by location
- Approval workflows
- Comp-off and encashment
- Mobile apply and approve
Shift and overtime
- Rotating shifts and rosters
- Grace periods and late marks
- Overtime calculation and approval
- Night shift allowances
For field teams see field staff attendance app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which attendance system is best?
It depends on the workplace: biometric or face devices for fixed sites, GPS mobile apps for field staff.
Can attendance software calculate overtime?
Yes, based on configured shift and overtime rules.
Does attendance link to payroll?
Integrated systems feed attendance and leave directly into payroll.
Is face recognition attendance accurate?
Modern systems are generally accurate when properly configured and lit.
