Biometric Time and Attendance
Biometric Time and Attendance
- Mitrefinch Guide to Biometrics
- A quick guide in simple terms to how our biometric system works
Many businesses and organisations are turning to biometric technology for increased security and convenience.
What are biometrics?
Biometrics are the measurements of features of the body that are unique to each person. These can include fingerprint patterns, the patterns of veins in the hand or eye, distances between features on the face, the way you walk and many more.
Because there are slight differences between each person, these features provide a means of confirming a person is who they are claiming to be.
How can biometrics improve your time and attendance system?
Mitrefinch can incorporate a range of biometric devices into our clocks. These can be used as the sole means of registering attendance, or combined with a card to verify identity. Fingertip readers are our most popular product for their combination of convenience and affordability, but we can integrate with the technology of your choice to create a solution that meets your needs.
- Unlike pins and cards, they cannot be lost or stolen, potentially allowing someone to use an employee's privileges without their knowledge
- Can eliminate the need for cards entirely
- Improves health and safety as employees cannot get round work time rules by miss clocking
- Eliminates the risk of "buddy punching", where a person clocks on behalf of an employee, allowing them to claim for shifts they have not attended
