Employee Tracking using Passive RFID

When it comes to employee tracking, first thing comes in the mind is employee time and attendance tracking. If it comes to security and safety, there are many solutions have been implemented using CCTV cameras in such environments like production units, warehouse’s, manufacturing plants and etc., But CCTV and attendance systems do not addresses the following challenges except evidence, crime deterrent and attendance.

• Right people have the access to the right places.  
• Track the staff no matter where they are.
• Unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Enhance staff safety through the location knowledge.
• Keeping track of work hours VS actual worked hours.
• Compare and manage staff performance using hours spend at work location.
• Monitoring number of visits by supervisors or managers.
• In case of emergency availability of critical information of the employee including blood group, address and etc.
• Single identity for attendance, self-service, access card, cash-less cards in canteen and etc.,
• Track movement of the personnel in the interest of security or for billing purposes.
• Real time visibility of employees.

A low cost Passive RFID based solution provides real-time and automated recording of personnel movements within an organization's premises or in selective/critical areas within the premises. A typical RFID based employee tracking solution will have following major components:

RFID Tag

Carrying RFID tags by employees will be tracked automatically as they enter and exit entryways and as they move within work areas, zones and controlled areas. The RFID tags will be issued to each and every employee as an identity card.

RFID Reader or Pedestal

RFID pedestal or readers installed at each and every key entry and exit points and at locations within the work area/zone/block and at the security post and connected to server to provide instant visibility as individuals enter and leave.

When any personnel with an RFID tag passes through the pedestal reader the system will capture identity of tag and alerts late entry, Un-authorized entry, time spent within the work area or zone or block, time left.

RFID Software Solution

The RFID software solution integrates data from RFID Readers, Tags, sensors and other real-time data sources. The software solution enables enterprises the ability to view up-to-date status of employee’s movement, critical security alerts, attendance, and employee performance from anywhere. Further RFID Software solutions have the capabilities of integrating with existing applications and data repositories.

With passive RFID technology the employee tracking solution gives real time updates of any event or activity recording an accurate audit trail of attendance, lateness, and unauthorized absence, providing proof of presence and that required duties have been carried out. It is not only solution to above challenges and saving valuable time, the safety and proactively being managed with peace of mind.