The problem: attendance you can't trust
Paper registers can be filled in later. Biometric machines break and can't follow field staff. WhatsApp "reached site" messages are impossible to total at month-end. When attendance isn't reliable, salaries, overtime and shift planning all go wrong — and managers spend hours checking instead of managing.
How attendance and workforce management fixes it
Choose the right check-in method
Different teams need different methods. Our guide face-match, GPS or kiosk: choosing the right attendance method compares them in detail.
| Method | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Face-match | The employee checks in with a selfie matched to their photo | Offices and sites where buddy-punching is a risk |
| GPS geofencing | Check-in is allowed only inside a set area around the workplace | Field staff, multiple sites, retail stores |
| Kiosk | A shared tablet at the entrance where staff check in | Factories, warehouses and shop floors |
Shift rosters
Plan shifts for each team and location, assign employees and handle changes, so everyone knows when they are expected and late marks are calculated correctly.
Live view for managers
See who is in, who is late and who is absent today, across locations, without phone calls.
Straight into payroll
Attendance feeds payroll directly — present days, leaves, late marks and overtime — so there is no month-end re-typing. See our HR and payroll solution.
Built on PeopleNest
Attendance and workforce management is part of PeopleNest, together with employee records, payroll and training.
Who it's for
- Manufacturing units and warehouses running shifts
- Companies with field sales or service teams
- Retail chains and multi-branch businesses
- Offices replacing registers or unreliable biometric machines
Getting started
We set up your locations, geofences, shifts and check-in methods, import employees and train managers and staff. Most teams can start checking in within days, with a short parallel period alongside the old method to build confidence.