Geofencing for Attendance: How It Works

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Geofencing draws a virtual boundary around a worksite so employees can only clock in when they are physically inside it — confirming attendance happened where it should.

How it works

The app checks the device’s location against the site boundary at clock-in; out-of-bounds attempts are blocked or flagged.

Why it helps

It stops off-site clock-ins and, combined with biometrics, gives strong proof of who worked where.

Best for

Construction, retail chains, field services and multi-site teams.

FAQ

Does geofencing replace biometrics? No — they work together: biometrics prove who, geofencing proves where.

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