Different clocking terminals have different features and getting the right terminal for your company is important! Here’s some helpful tips when it comes to clocking terminals.
It’s important to choose the right clocking terminal when purchasing a new time and attendance system. Although at first glance, there might seem to be little difference, each clocking method does have its own merits. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular clocking methods below with some key information about each one.
Proximity Terminals
A simple case of taking a specially designed key fob or proximity card and swiping it on the terminal in order to make a clocking. The proximity terminal is easily one of the quickest ways to clock in and out. If you’re looking to get hordes of employees through the clocking station in the quickest time, then the proximity terminal is ideal. The card or key fob can also be used as part of an access control system.
Although acting as a great deterrent for ‘Buddy Clocking’ (someone clocking in for someone else) the proximity terminal cannot eliminate it completely, although using Key Fobs does make buddy clocking more unlikey. To remove the risk entirely, Biometric systems come into play.
Biometric Finger Scanners
By placing a finger on the terminal, the machine is able to identify the employee and make a clocking. The finger scanner is ideal for completely eliminating the ‘buddy clocking’ problem (you can’t borrow someone’s finger!) and it does away completely with any extras (such as key fobs or swipe cards) should you be concerned about your workforce losing or damaging such items. Note! Always select a finger scanner that does not store an employee’s fingerprint and instead reads conductivity across the finger and converts that information into a unique number. That way, there’s no need to worry about sensitive identification data being stored on the terminal.
The finger scanner is a great terminal for the majority of situations, however those working in particularly cold environments or those who get incredibly messy during their work day, may find the hand scanner to be a more fitting solution…
Biometric Hand Scanner
An employee places their hand on the hand scanner in order to make a clocking. The great thing about hand scanners is that because they don’t have to read any handprints and don’t use any form of conductivity, they work in cold, dry and dirty environments. Employees may get cuts or even be wearing a plaster, and the machine is still able to identify the employee. The hand scanner doesn’t have quite so many functions as the finger scanner, but it is an ideal alternative and very accurate. Again, there’s no need to worry about any sensitive identification data being stored, and the machine doesn’t affect any human rights.
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