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Takeaway
This article explains how a new feature in Microsoft Teams might show when employees clock in and out of work. You will learn how this digital time clock works and what it means for keeping track of employee attendance.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
This new feature is like a school attendance sheet that automatically marks when you arrive and leave, but for your job and inside a computer program.
Why It Matters
This technology helps managers easily track work hours, especially for hourly employees or those working in specific locations. For example, a manager using the “Shifts” app in Teams can see if an employee is physically at their job site before they clock in or out.
Related Terms
Shifts app, Time clock feature, Geofencing, Activity feed, Workforce management. Jargon Conversion: The Shifts app is a tool in Teams for managing work schedules. A time clock feature is a digital way to record when someone starts and stops work. Geofencing uses location technology to make sure an employee is in a specific area to clock in or out. An activity feed is a section in Teams that shows updates and notifications. Workforce management refers to systems that help businesses organize their employees’ work.
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