Supervisors can’t be everywhere at all times. Employees clock in away from the jobsite. Employees leave the jobsite. GPS is excellent and necessary for road trips, but what results can we expect from tracking employees with the app?
How does GPS Work?
GPS is a system of more than 30 satellites that orbit the Earth and send signals with their position and time.
The phone has a GPS receiver that listens for these signals and calculates its distance from at least four satellites.
The satellites nor Chronotek track you. The phone receives signals and provides GPS tracks to the phone.
Geofencing—combines proximity of GPS tracks to proximity of the site
What Factors Affect GPS Results on Time Tracking Apps?
Forces beyond anyone’s control—weather, water reflection, tall buildings, mountains, and even our own bodies
Phone settings—location settings, airplane mode, battery-saver mode
Phone updates that are needed. Full storage.
Variability in phone architecture—$39 vs $800 phone
Note: GPS isn't a science. We believe our GPS tracking to be as accurate as possible under the best conditions and when employees have their phone settings optimized. Our tracking and reporting is best used as a tool to identify problems and patterns that give you informed questions to ask.
Complimentary Solution to GPS
Location TimeTiles™ are like clock-in stations at each jobsite - without the expense or hassle. They are durable, tamper-proof, 2inx2in PVC tiles with a self-contained antenna - NFC technology. Stick them to the wall at the jobsite. To clock in and out, employees open the app and tap their phones on the TimeTiles™, much like how a shopper pays for groceries.
Clock-ins must be done at the location of the TimeTile™ - not in their cars, and the tiles can’t be spoofed or copied.
Chronotek’s Proprietary Location Tracking
Chronotek Pro's combined power of TimeTiles™ with exclusive app GPS functions provides the answers you need.
Location TimeTiles™ verify your employees are at the job at clock in and out. Proprietary GPS location logic can inform you if they leave while clocked in.
Manage with Confidence
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