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GPS TRACKING FOR FIELD AND SHIFT-BASED TEAMS
Verify on-site work and understand movement during shifts without turning location tracking into constant surveillance.
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WHY TEAMS USE GPS TRACKING IN SHIFTFLOW
GPS tracking helps teams verify on-site work, understand movement during shifts, and resolve time and location questions without relying on constant supervision.
Location data provides clarity when schedules, clock-ins, and real-world activity don't perfectly line up.
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Verified on-site work
GPS records confirm that work starts and ends at approved job sites. This helps prevent off-site clock-ins and gives teams confidence that hours are logged where work actually happens.
Time and location alignment
By linking schedules, clock-ins, and location data, teams can validate when and where work took place. This alignment makes timesheets easier to review and reduces disputes around time and attendance.
Shift route visibility
Location timelines show how work unfolds across a shift. Routes, stops, and timestamps help managers review job duration, travel time, and gaps between tasks with real context.
Fewer disputes and corrections
Clear location records reduce back-and-forth over questioned hours or missing context. When time and location data agree, approvals move faster and manual corrections drop.
Field team coordination
GPS tracking supports teams working across multiple sites, routes, or service areas. This is especially useful for construction, maintenance, delivery, and service teams that operate outside a single fixed location.
Clear boundaries
Location data is captured only during active work time and in defined contexts. Teams get the visibility they need to verify work without turning GPS into constant surveillance.
GPS TRACKING FEATURES THAT SUPPORT HOW YOU WORK
Automatic GPS tracking
Location is recorded automatically when employees are clocked in. GPS tracking starts at clock-in and stops at clock-out, creating consistent location records without manual actions or constant check-ins.
Clock-in and clock-out locations
Each shift captures verified GPS locations at the start and end of work. This helps confirm where work begins and finishes without relying on manual explanations.
Shift route history
GPS data is organized into a clear route history for each shift. Managers can review where work happened, how employees moved between locations, and how time was spent across the day.
Geofencing
Job sites can be defined with location boundaries employees must be within to clock in or out. This ensures work is recorded at approved locations and prevents off-site or accidental entries.
Offline location capture
GPS locations are captured even when devices lose internet access. Data automatically syncs once connectivity is restored, keeping shift records complete and reliable.
Privacy controls
GPS tracking follows clear boundaries. Location data is only collected during working hours and only for work purposes. No tracking outside shifts and no visibility into personal movement.
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Field teams and mobile workforces use ShiftFlow to verify where work happens during active shifts. ShiftFlow is commonly used by businesses where employees move between job sites, work across service areas, or need location-based confirmation for time and attendance.
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Clock in & out
Clock in and out with one tap
Manual time entry
Manually add or adjust time
Break tracking
Automatically track break time
Shift tracking
Track hours by shift
Location clock-ins
Require clock-ins at specific locations
Time review
Review recorded work hours
Time edits
Edit and correct time entries
Timesheets
Generate employee timesheets
Auto clock out
Automatically clock out at shift end
Shift schedules
Create and manage work shifts
Team assignments
Assign employees to shifts
Sites & locations
Schedule across multiple locations
Job assignments
Link shifts to specific jobs
Week start
Choose when the work week starts
Time zones
Manage schedules across time zones
Extra shift info
Add details or instructions to shifts
Past shifts
View previously worked shifts
Team schedules
See schedules for each team
Pay rates
Set and manage pay rates
Pay periods
Define payroll cycles
Overtime rules
Apply overtime calculation rules
Premium pay
Configure premium or special pay
Estimated pay
Preview estimated earnings
Labor costs
Monitor total labor spending
Expense tracking
Track work-related expenses
Job profitability
Compare job revenue and labor cost
Cost breakdowns
Break down costs by category
Total hours
View total hours worked
Pay period reports
Review payroll period summaries
Job code hours
Analyze hours by job code
Labor cost reports
Analyze labor costs across teams and jobs
Expense reports
Review expense totals and details
Historical reports
Access past time and cost data
Data exports
Export reports for external use
Approval status
Track time and payroll approvals
Team summaries
Overview of team hours and costs
What Customers Say About ShiftFlow
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Liam Reyes
Project Manager
ShiftFlow is the first time-tracking tool our whole team adopted without friction. It's now our default system.
Joe Chapman
Operations Director
ShiftFlow keeps our foremen and project managers aligned. We finally see who is on-site, who wrapped early, and how much each phase truly costs.
Emily Garcia
Site Supervisor
We've tried many time-tracking apps, but none are as easy to use as ShiftFlow. It's a great fit for our team.
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FAQ
Common questions about GPS tracking
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Does ShiftFlow track employees outside working hours?
No. ShiftFlow only records GPS location during active work shifts. Tracking starts when an employee clocks in and stops automatically at clock-out. There is no location tracking outside working hours.
When does GPS tracking start and stop?
GPS tracking starts at clock-in and stops at clock-out. Location data is collected only while employees are on the clock, ensuring GPS tracking is used strictly for work-related time and attendance.
What location data does ShiftFlow record?
ShiftFlow records GPS locations related to work activity, such as clock-in and clock-out locations and movement during active shifts. It does not track personal activity or off-duty movement.
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What happens if there is no internet connection?
ShiftFlow captures GPS location data even when devices are offline. Once an internet connection is restored, location data syncs automatically so shift records remain complete and accurate.
How is GPS tracking used for time and attendance?
GPS tracking helps verify where work happens and supports accurate time records. Location data can be reviewed alongside work hours to reduce disputes, confirm job sites, and approve timesheets with confidence.
Can employees see their own GPS tracking data?
Yes. Employees can view their own time and location records, helping them understand how their work hours are tracked and ensuring transparency in employee GPS tracking.