greytHR offers employees a range of attendance marking/sign-in methods. These innovative attendance marking options empower you as an admin to select the most suitable method to meet your business needs.

The methods also help you to verify the employees’ sign-in details, avoid proxies, get a sightful perception of the employee’s surroundings, and increase transparency and trust among employees and managers.

The following table shows the various attendance marking and verification methods that can be used for different business requirements.

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Attendance marking methods

Attendance Marking Methods	Applicable Verification Methods	Features	Advantages	Benefits
Web Sign-in	None	Accessible from any web-enabled device. Captures timestamp	Convenient for remote or office workers. No special hardware is needed.	Reduced complexity for users.
Mobile Manual Sign-in	Face recognition Selfie capture None	Accessible from mobile devices. Single-click attendance marking. Captures timestamp, latitude, and longitude.	Highly user-friendly. Offers flexibility with optional selfie or face recognition verification.	Ensures accurate record-keeping with geographical data.
Geofence	Face recognition Selfie capture None	GPS-based attendance within a pre-defined area. Captures timestamp, latitude, and longitude.	Ensures presence at work locations. Offers flexibility with optional selfie or face recognition verification.	Improved accuracy of attendance data.
Geofence Auto Sign-in	None	Automatically marks attendance when entering/leaving a predefined area. Captures timestamp, latitude, and longitude.	Hands-free operation. Enhancing convenience.	Reduces potential for errors or forgetfulness.
Geo Tracking	Face recognition Selfie capture None	Tracks attendance marking location. Captures timestamp, latitude, longitude, and address.	Flexible to diverse work scenarios, including remote and field work. Offers flexibility with optional selfie or face recognition verification.	Enhanced monitoring and compliance.
Visage (Kiosk)	Face recognition	Stationary kiosk Setup for face recognition. Advanced blink detection to ensure liveness	Non-intrusive, quick verification process. Eliminates the need for physical contact or additional devices. Ideal for high-security areas or where quick processing is required. Serves as an alternative to fingerprint scanners for attendance tracking.	Efficient and reliable attendance marking
GPS Live Tracking	None	Tracks employee location continuously during work hours with real-time visibility	Provides live visibility of employee movement, ideal for field teams	Enhances accountability, improves workforce monitoring, and reduces manual follow-ups

The following verification methods determine how your employees will record their attendance:

Verification Methods	Features	Advantages	Benefits
Selfie Capture	Requires employees to take a selfie using their device at the time of sign-in. Can be implemented via mobile application. Time-stamped images for attendance verification.	Easy to deploy with minimal training required. Provides visual proof of the employee’s location at the time of sign-in. Works with standard smartphone cameras, no special hardware is needed.	Enhances security by discouraging proxies and time theft. Offers flexibility and convenience for remote or field workers. Improves employee accountability and compliance with attendance policies.
Face Recognition	Utilizes biometric technology to identify employees by analyzing facial features. Can be used with mobile devices or dedicated kiosks. Incorporates algorithms to detect liveness and prevent spoofing.	Provides a high level of security by using unique biometric data. Fast and contactless, improving user experience and hygiene. Reduces the need for physical badges or passwords.	Streamlines the attendance process, saving time during check-ins and check-outs. Reduces administrative overhead by automating the verification process. Enhances the accuracy of attendance records, contributing to fair labor practices and compliance.

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