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Smart Attendance Overview

Learn how HRism captures accurate work hours with one-tap check-in, live timers, and WFH/WFO modes.

Read time: 4 min read•Updated: 2026-09-02
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Smart Attendance Overview

Overview

Smart Attendance eliminates manual logbooks and cumbersome time-tracking software. With single-click check-ins, real-time timer tracking, and location awareness, attendance logging is transparent, accurate, and painless for both employees and managers.

Watch & Learn

Smart Attendance Video Tutorial

Watch how to check in, track live shift timers, and manage attendance modes in HRism.

How It Works

When an employee initiates check-in, HRism verifies the shift schedule, logs the timestamp, records the active mode (Work-From-Office or Work-From-Home), and tracks active elapsed time until check-out.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Open Attendance Dashboard

Navigate to the Smart Attendance section from your dashboard or main sidebar.

Step 2

Select Work Mode (WFO / WFH)

Toggle between Work From Office or Work From Home based on your daily schedule.

Step 3

Grant Location Permission

Allow browser or mobile device location access when prompted.

Step 4

Tap Check In

The live timer activates immediately, displaying active shift duration.

Step 5

Tap Check Out at Shift End

Click Check Out when concluding work to save your verified daily hours.

Important Information

Geofence Compliance

Check-ins attempted outside designated office boundaries will trigger manager review flags if geofencing is enabled.

Persistent Timer

The active timer continues running safely in the background even if you close your browser tab or app.

Location Privacy

Location coordinates are captured exclusively during active check-in shifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

HRism relies on browser/GPS location verification to confirm work site compliance. Grant location access in site settings to enable the Check In button.
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