Describe several technologies developed for producing the time and attendance fil in a modern business with telecommuting employees working from multiple locations

Answer 1

Biometric time clocks verify employees' identities by using fingerprint or hand-vein scan technology. To protect employee privacy, these devices use a mathematical algorithm for verification rather than storing actual fingerprints in a database.

Magnetic swipe ID cards work like a credit card. Each employee is issued an ID card that has a magnetic strip containing employee information. The employee swipes the card through the time clock to record start and end time on the job. For additional verification, the employee may be asked to enter a password or PIN.

Proximity cards are similar to swipe cards but don't require the user to slide the card through a reader. Instead, the employee places the card in front of the reader to record attendance time. The advantage is that these cards can be read through wallets, purses, and card holders.

Mobile remote devices allow employees to clock in using handheld devices (PDA or cell phone) or web browsers from laptop computers. This option is popular among businesses with employees in the field who travel between clients and with companies engaged in global business with foreign-based employees.