Time and attendance
Automated Time & Attendance Systems provide an alternative to mechanical time clock systems or paper-based timesheets.
The time punch clock, or paper timesheet, is replaced with an electronic badge reader. The employee swipes an ID badge through the reader at the beginning and end of the work period. The badge reader data is copied regularly to a PC running a Time Attendance Software application that will automatically create timesheets for each employee.
Time & Attendance Software allows companies to track and evaluate the performance and work activities of employees using a single software application. Time & Attendance Software enables employers to store, track and organise the most important employee time related information in one place. Everything needed to track and monitor employee activities and management processes is available on a computer.
Companies with large number of employees usually need to install severall Time & Attendance machines. In this case, networking become important. RS-485 and RS-422 network protocol is commonly applied for Time & Attendance networking. Some system use more robust and friendly networking technology such as Ethernet and WiFi.
Prices vary depending on needs, with a small business system costing a few hundred dollars/pounds and larger systems supporting many complex functions costing several thousands of dollars/pounds. A Time & Attendance System will protect a company from potential payroll fraud, provide electronic data and will give employees confidence in the accuracy of salary payments.