--- title: "Time & Attendance Software for SMEs | Faqtic" url: https://faqtic.co/time-attendance-smes description: "Flexible time and attendance tracking for UK SMEs. Mobile, GPS, biometric clock-in. Real-time visibility and compliance." lang: en --- # Know Exactly Who's Working, Where, and When—In Real Time Time and attendance tracking that flexes with your business. Whether your team is in the office, on-site, or remote—track hours accurately and stay compliant effortlessly. Start Free Trial: https://faqtic.co/factorial-free-trial Book a Demo: https://faqtic.co/factorial-book-demo ## Manual Timesheets Costing You Money and Sanity? ### The Paper Trail Problem - ❌ Chasing timesheets every week - ❌ "Rounded" hours inflate costs - ❌ No way to verify remote work - ❌ Payroll errors and disputes - ❌ Compliance anxiety and risk ### The Factorial Approach - ✓ Automatic, accurate tracking - ✓ Real-time visibility for managers - ✓ GPS verification when needed - ✓ Zero payroll calculation errors - ✓ Built-in UK compliance ## Time Tracking That Fits How Your Team Actually Works Flexible options for every work style—from office-based to fully remote. ### Mobile Clock-In Employees clock in from their phones—perfect for remote workers and field teams. GPS optional. ### Location Tracking Verify clock-ins with GPS. Set geofences around work locations and get alerts for anomalies. ### Biometric Options Integrate facial recognition or fingerprint scanners for secure, buddy-punch-free tracking. ### Real-Time Dashboards See who's working, late, or absent in real-time. Spot patterns and address issues early. ### UK Compliance Automatic Working Time Regulation monitoring. Get alerts before breaches, not after. ### Seamless Payroll Prep Approved hours flow straight to payroll. No manual re-entry, no calculation errors. ## Results That Matter for Your SME Track time accurately across all locations Eliminate buddy punching and time theft Reduce payroll errors to near zero Stay compliant with UK labour laws Give managers real-time visibility Cut admin time by hours each week 98% Timesheet accuracy 5hrs Saved weekly 100% UK compliant 1 day Setup time ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What time and attendance tracking options are available? ### How does GPS tracking work for field workers? ### Can we track time against specific projects or clients? ### How does overtime calculation work? ### Does it comply with UK Working Time Regulations? ### How does it integrate with payroll? ## Ready for Accurate, Effortless Time Tracking? Join UK SMEs who've eliminated timesheet headaches. 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