Tracking hours without a biometric machine: GPS check-ins, selfie verification, geofencing, and what to do about the WhatsApp group.
4 guides · Last updated 11 Sept 2026 · Written by Oscar Jamuar
An offline punch can be lost, stamped at the sync time, or placed where the signal returned. Five minutes in aeroplane mode tells you which before you buy.
11 Sept 2026 · 12 min read
Buddy punching costs Indian SMEs thousands every year. Learn how GPS selfie verification catches proxy attendance on any smartphone, no biometric machine needed.
8 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Biometric machines cost Rs 5,000-30,000, break down, and fail in Indian heat. Here is how to get accurate attendance using just the phones your staff already carry.
8 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
A WhatsApp group cannot verify location, cannot connect to payroll, and creates zero audit trail. Here is why Indian SMEs are moving to dedicated attendance apps.
8 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Work out gratuity, PF, ESI, overtime and full-and-final settlement figures without opening a spreadsheet.
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