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Time and Attendance Options


There are many different ways for an employee to clock their worked hours. This guide takes you through each option and illustrates the benefits.




Clocking Options Overview


No.Clock optionSecuritySpeedBuddy ClockingOffline CaptureBattery Backup
1Employee Console2 from 5 stars 3 from 5 starsPossibleNoNA
2PC Restricted Console3 from 5 stars 3 from 5 starsPossibleNoNA
3GPS Console3 from 5 stars3 from 5 starsPossibleNoNA
4GPS Location Restriction
4 from 5 stars
3 from 5 starsPossibleNoNA
5Landline Clocking3 from 5 stars2 from 5 starsPossibleNoNA
6aFingerprint Scanner5 from 5 stars 5 from 5 starsPreventedNoNo Battery
6bNFC Scanner4 from 5 stars5 from 5 starsPossibleNoNo Battery
7Facial Recognition1575502880320-4f98a.png4 from 5 starsPreventedYesBattery


Offline Capture will still work if internet goes down.

Buddy Clocking prevents staff from clocking each other on.




Employee Console


The most basic method is to allow employees to clock on from any computer or smartphone they like.

Set to any internet device in employee profile. 


Pro


Recommended


Clock facility found on employee console

Clock On




PC restricted console


This option allows you to restrict which Network you want to allow your employees to clock on/off from.


How to add an accepted IP Address or Domain

Navigate to Menu > Settings > General >  Security

Note: You must be on the PC you want to activate


Enter the IP address or Domain that staff should be allowed to clock hours from.

Click the Add IP/Domain button confirm the configuration. 

Restrict PC via IP Address


Managing your accepted IP Addresses and Domains

All the configured addresses will be listed under the Accepted IP addresses and domains list.

Any addresses can be deleted at any time by clicking the Rubbish Bin icon.

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Pro


Recommended


Clock facility on employee console - PC ActiveClock-on-button

Clock facility on employee console - PC Inactive

Clock on button not permitted from this PC




GPS Console


This option will mark a GPS location when an employee clocks on/off, which gives your employees the flexibility to clock on/off from wherever they like.


Pro


Recommended


Once an accurate GPS location is found the employee can clock on

Clock on GPS



GPS Location restriction


You can set locations of work, an employee will only be allowed to clock on within the radius that you set in your Global settings (Default is 75m and can be adjusted). 



Location Clocking Example


Pro


Recommended



Landline Clocking


Employee's can call in on a landline to clock on/off with identity verification.


Pro

Recommended


An employee will call a special line provided by Microkeeper from either an employer-designated phone line (recommended), or any number.  


They will then be prompted to give their Employee ID from the Employee Profile, and the Day and Month of birth to verify their Identity.


The employer designated phone line can also be able to be associated with a Job for Job tracking purposes.


Note: Additional charges incurred, please contact Microkeeper to discuss 



Fingerprint scanner


Fingerprint scanners are the fastest and most secure way for your employees to clock on/off.


The fingerprint scan solution is our own in-house software that communicates with Microkeeper's cloud based servers.


Pro

  • An employee can only clock on/off from computers with a fingerprint scanner
  • Employees username and password can't be stolen
  • Quick and accurate method
  • Very secure


Fingerprint Scan

Recommended


Screenshot of the fingerprint scan clock on/off page

Microkeeper Fingerprint and NFC Time and Attendance Software


Using the Fingerprint Reader

For comfort and reliability, it is recommended that you use the index finger of either hand. 

To ensure proper use of the fingerprint reader when enrolling your fingerprints or when authenticating yourself using the fingerprint reader, perform the following steps: 

1.    Place the entire pad of your finger not just the tip or the side of your finger on the centre of the oval window of the fingerprint reader. 

2.    Apply steady, even pressure on the oval window. Do not roll or swipe your finger

3.    Hold your finger on the oval window until you see the light under the window blink. This indicates that the fingerprint reader has scanned your fingerprint. 

4.    When the light blinks, lift your finger from the oval window. If the fingerprint reader scans your fingerprint, as indicated by the blink, but the Microkeeper software does not authenticate you after several attempts, try re-enrolling your fingerprint. 


Cleaning the Fingerprint Reader

The condition of the fingerprint reader affects its ability to obtain a good quality scan of a fingerprint. To maintain the fingerprint reader, the oval window should be cleaned periodically as follows: 

Press the sticky side of a piece of adhesive cellophane tape across the oval window, and then peel it away. 

Alternatively, dampen a cloth with warm water and gently wipe the oval window. 


Do not rub the oval window with an abrasive material, including paper. 

Do not poke the oval window coating with your fingernail or with any other item, such as a pen. 

Do not submerge the fingerprint reader in liquid. 

Do not spray liquid on the fingerprint reader or allow liquid to drip inside.

Do not use the fingerprint reader if it has incurred damage, such as a cracked of frayed cord or broken connector.

NFC Reader and Tags


NFC Scanners are a very fast solution for your employees to clock time and attendance data.


When clocking hours, employees are each issued a key ring that contains an NFC tag.

Upon holding the tag close to the NFC reader, the employee is instantly recognised and authenticated.


NFC Tags
Microkeeper NFC Tag


NFC Readers


Microkeeper NFC reader



Pro

  • An employee can only clock on/off from the NFC Reader
  • Employees username and password can't be stolen
  • Quick method

Recommended



Facial Recognition

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Employee's can clock on/off with facial identity verification.


The data gets captured by an app which communicates directly with Microkeeper's cloud based servers.  

Pro

Recommended



How do I select these options?


Each employee can clock on/off with a different method of your choice.

These options can be configured in the Employee Clocking settings in the Employee Profile.

Navigate to Menu > Settings > Employee > click the Edit button for the employee you want to configure > Employee Profile - Employee Clocking.

Employee Clocking configuration settings on the Employee Profile



Missed Clock On

Menu > Control Panel

Sometimes employees will forget to Clock On or Off for their shift.

So in these circumstances, there is a way managers can clock them On or Off instead. 

In the Control Panel, on the right side of the page is a Clock Status section detailing Employee's Clocking.

Clock Status All Staff

To clock an employee on, click Clock On. tick the employees you wish to Clock on, and click Clock. 


Clocking an Employee on

Then enter the time at which the employee began their shift, and click Submit. 

Clock Employee On



Cleaning & Maintenance


It is important to maintain your equipment to ensure it continues to run perfectly. 


Please ensure to clean your fingerprint scanners regularly. 


We recommend a microfiber cloth and the use of dedicated 'computer screen' wipes. 

Alternatively, Windex can be used - but please ensure to spray the cleaning solution onto your cloth, do not spray cleaning solutions directly onto the fingerprint scanner or other hardware. 

Spray the cloth then wipe your hardware.