Choosing the right clock-in method for your workforce.

The three core methods are desktop (browser-based punch-in from a workstation), mobile (employee app on a personal or company device), and kiosk/tablet (a shared device at the worksite entrance). Each fits a different scenario: desktops work for office-based or dispatch staff, mobile for field workers, and kiosks for high-volume sites where employees share a single check-in point.

A scheduled shift clock-in is tied to a pre-assigned shift, so the system knows who is expected, where, and when. An open clock-in allows an employee to punch in without a prior schedule assignment, which is useful for unplanned or on-call work. The platform records the time and associates it to the employee regardless of whether a schedule existed in advance.

Geofencing uses GPS coordinates to confirm that a mobile clock-in happens within an approved physical boundary. Beacons use Bluetooth signals placed at the worksite to verify proximity even indoors where GPS is unreliable. Both reduce buddy punching and time fraud by tying the clock-in event to a verified physical location.

Emergency clock-ins are designed for roles where assignments happen at the last minute, such as relief pharmacists, field technicians, or on-call security staff. Instead of waiting for a scheduled shift to appear in the system, the employee clocks in immediately, and the platform captures the event and links it to the correct job code or site for payroll and compliance purposes.