Clocking systems only work if they suit the environment they’re used in. Different workplaces need different approaches, whether that’s touchless clocking, rugged outdoor terminals, or simple card-based entry. Getting the capture right is what makes the data reliable.
The reality today
Paper timesheets get lost or falsified. Buddy punching inflates payroll. Basic clocking systems fail in harsh environments. Cards get lost or shared. When the network goes down, you lose data. You need reliable data capture that suits your specific environment.
The Solution
Clocking systems record attendance using the method that fits how and where people work. Biometric, card, and touchless options can be deployed side by side, data is stored safely even when networks fail, and every clocking feeds into the same system for consistent processing.
Facial recognition, fingerprint, cards or touchless. Choose what suits your environment.
Biometrics cannot be shared. Employees clock for themselves only.
Offline operation, local storage, battery backup. Network failures do not lose data.
Clocking terminals also provide access control and fire roll. One credential, one enrolment.
Everything you need, built in.
From clocking in to payroll-ready data in a few simple steps.
Employee presents face, fingerprint or card at terminal.
System verifies identity against enrolled templates.
Clocking recorded with timestamp and terminal location.
Data stored locally on terminal for resilience.
Syncs to Synergy Workforce for processing by rules engine.
UK-installed and supported by Synel engineers
5" touchscreen biometric terminal with facial recognition for time & attendance
5" touchscreen biometric terminal with fingerprint recognition for secure time & attendance
5" touchscreen terminal with card/fob reader for cost-effective time & attendance
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Book a Free Site SurveyThe clocking terminal is where time and attendance data starts. Get it wrong and you spend years fighting inaccurate data, buddy punching and equipment failures. Synel offers multiple data capture technologies so you can match the terminal to your environment, workforce and security requirements.
Completely touchless clocking using 3D facial recognition. Ideal for food processing, healthcare and any environment where hygiene matters. Works in complete darkness using infrared. Cannot be fooled by photographs. Sub-second verification handles high-throughput shift changes.
Proven biometric technology that eliminates buddy punching. Employees cannot clock for each other because fingerprints cannot be shared. Templates are encrypted mathematical representations, not images. Works well in manufacturing, warehousing and offices.
RFID proximity cards and fobs are fast, reliable and familiar. Supports Mifare, HID and standard proximity technologies. Often preferred in schools where parental consent for biometrics adds complexity. Cards can also provide access control and cashless payments.
For environments requiring zero contact, facial recognition provides fully touchless operation. Long-range RFID readers can detect cards without requiring employees to touch anything. Essential for food production where hand contamination must be prevented.
The best choice depends on your environment. Food processing needs touchless. Construction sites need rugged outdoor terminals. Schools often prefer cards. High-security sites need biometrics. Many organisations use multiple technologies across different locations. Synel helps you select the right mix.
All Synel terminals store data locally and continue working if the network fails. Clockings sync automatically when connection restores. Battery backup maintains operation during power outages. Your attendance data is never lost.
Clocking data feeds into Synergy Workforce for processing by the rules engine. Gross hours convert to net pay based on your shift patterns, overtime rules and absence policies. The same terminals can provide access control and fire roll data.
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Touchless facial recognition clocking that prevents buddy punching and supports hygiene.
Biometric fingerprint clocking that prevents buddy punching and secures attendance data.
Flexible card-based clocking that works alongside access control and biometrics.
Common questions about time & attendance answered.
Time and attendance software automates the tracking of employee working hours, breaks and absences. It replaces manual timesheets with digital clock-in methods such as biometrics, cards or mobile apps.
The system provides accurate data for payroll processing and workforce management, eliminating manual calculations and reducing errors.
Biometric time tracking uses unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints or facial features to identify employees when they clock in or out.
The system captures a template of the biometric data during enrolment, then matches it each time the employee clocks. This eliminates buddy punching and ensures accurate attendance records.
Yes. Synel's data capture devices feature offline mode. If network connectivity is lost, terminals continue to verify users and store clocking data locally using their built-in memory.
Once connection is restored, data automatically uploads to the central server. No records are lost.
Devices also include battery backup to maintain operation during power outages, typically for up to two hours.
Yes, when implemented correctly. Biometric data is classified as special category data under GDPR, requiring explicit consent and a lawful basis for processing.
Synel systems use encrypted templates rather than storing actual fingerprint images or photographs. These templates cannot be reverse-engineered to create an image.
Clear retention policies ensure data is deleted when employees leave, and the system supports the right to erasure.
Synel integrates with major UK payroll and HR systems including Sage, SAP, Oracle, Iris, Cascade, Pegasus and ADP.
Our open architecture allows integration with virtually any system that can accept data imports or has an API. The system exports approved hours directly to these platforms, reducing administrative time and eliminating manual data entry.
Implementation timelines vary by project scope.
A single-site time and attendance deployment typically takes 2-4 weeks from survey to go-live. Multi-site or integrated access control projects may take 6-12 weeks.
Synel provides dedicated project management and on-site installation by our own engineers, not subcontractors.
Book a demo to see how Synel can streamline your operations and deliver measurable ROI.
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