Workforce and time-tracking terms, explained
Plain-English definitions of the terms that come up when you run a temp desk or a multi-site workforce, from buddy punching and geofencing to the Agency Worker Regulations and TUPE.
The terms, in plain words
Each entry gives a clear definition, why it matters and how it relates to face-verified clock-ins, live geofencing and payroll-ready timesheets.
- Buddy punching When one worker clocks in or out on behalf of another, inflating recorded hours. Read the definition
- Geofencing A virtual boundary around a worksite used to confirm a clock-in happened on site. Read the definition
- Time and attendance The practice of recording when staff start, break and finish, ready for payroll. Read the definition
- Agency Worker Regulations UK rules giving agency temps equal basic conditions after 12 weeks in the same role. Read the definition
- TUPE UK rules that protect employees’ terms when a business or service transfers. Read the definition
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