Time Clock
A time clock is a tool employees use to clock in and out, recording attendance and the start and end of shifts. Modern versions include apps, web kiosks, tablet check-ins, and, for field teams, GPS or geofenced punches.
How it works
- Each punch marks a start or end time, building an attendance record.
- Kiosks and shared devices suit shift and field teams; individual apps suit desk work.
- Location or photo checks can confirm presence, but they add a monitoring layer some teams prefer to avoid.
Time clock vs project timesheet
A time clock answers "was this person present?", while a timesheet answers "what did they work on?". Trust-based project teams usually need the second more than the first.
How Sandtime.io fits
Sandtime.io focuses on project time - hours captured against work, reviewed and approved - rather than attendance surveillance, so records stay useful without eroding trust.
Related Terms
A time clock records attendance rather than project detail, is undermined by buddy punching, and complements the timer and timesheet used for project work.