Biometric time clocks end buddy punching

Biometric time clocks are being introduced at companies around the world, especially brands that rely on accuracy and security. These clocks can track employees using their fingerprints or retinal scans to ensure that honest work reporting is taking place.

Biometrics have become popular when applying for visas and passports, and now, according to Stabley Times, even tech companies like PayPal are expressing interest in utilizing the technology. PayPal could utilize biometrics as added safety precautions for clients using their site. Biometrics would ultimately replace password systems, which are easy to hack.

New biometric time systems in the workplace have reduced buddy punching, a practice in which one hourly employee signs in a colleague even though they are not present. This results in inaccurate time processing and payments to individuals who have not earned their money. Buddy punching is especially common in large companies that have a hard time physically monitoring each worker as they come and go.

These actions cost companies money and frustration. Biometric time clocks can guarantee that this will not happen - every fingerprint and retinal scan is unique and cannot be duplicated, negating dishonest behavior.