GPS Location Tracking: Know Exactly Where Your Staff Clock In

Trust is the foundation of every great team — but when you're managing staff across multiple locations, a little verification goes a long way. That's why we've built GPS Location Tracking directly into NestedClock's clock-in system.

Why GPS Tracking Matters

For businesses with mobile workers, remote sites, or multiple shop locations, a common question is: "Was my staff actually at the shop when they clocked in?" GPS tracking answers that question instantly.

• Eliminate location fraud: Confirm staff are physically at the workplace when they clock in or out
• Accountability without micromanagement: The data is there if you need it, but it doesn't get in the way
• Multi-site visibility: See exactly which location each staff member clocked in from
• Break tracking: Know where staff go during breaks — are they still on-site?

How It Works

GPS tracking in NestedClock is designed to be seamless and non-intrusive:

1. Enable per shop: Go to Manage → Shops and toggle "GPS Tracking" on for any shop
2. Automatic capture: When staff clock in, clock out, start a break, or end a break, their GPS coordinates are captured automatically
3. No extra steps: Staff don't need to do anything different — the browser handles it
4. View in admin: Go to Alerts → GPS Logs to see all location data with Google Maps links

What Gets Tracked

Every clock action captures a separate GPS point, giving you a complete picture:

• Clock In location: Where the staff member started their shift
• Clock Out location: Where they ended their shift
• Break Start location: Where they were when they went on break
• Break End location: Where they were when they returned from break

Each location is clickable and opens directly in Google Maps, so you can see the exact spot on a map.

Privacy-First Design

We believe in transparency. Here's how we handle GPS data responsibly:

• Per-shop toggle: GPS is off by default. You choose which shops need it
• Browser permission: Staff must grant location permission — the browser asks them directly
• Graceful fallback: If GPS is unavailable or denied, the clock action still works — no one gets locked out
• No continuous tracking: We only capture location at the moment of a clock action, not continuously

The Admin GPS Logs Dashboard

The GPS Logs tab under Alerts gives you a clean, organised view of all location data:

• Last 14 days: See recent GPS data at a glance
• Filter by staff: Quickly find a specific team member's locations
• Colour-coded badges: Each action type (Clock In, Clock Out, Break Start, Break End) has its own badge
• One-click Google Maps: Click any badge to open the exact location in Google Maps
• Staff details: See the staff member's name, shop, date, and times alongside each GPS entry

Real-World Use Cases

Hospitality & Retail

Confirm that staff are clocking in from the actual shop, not from home or a nearby car park. Particularly useful for early morning or late night shifts where supervision may be limited.

Multi-Site Businesses

When staff work across multiple locations, GPS tracking confirms they're at the right site. Combined with NestedClock's cross-shop clocking feature, you get complete visibility.

Mobile & Field Workers

For businesses with staff who work at client sites or in the field, GPS tracking provides proof of attendance without requiring a fixed kiosk.

Works With Your Existing Setup

GPS tracking integrates seamlessly with NestedClock's other features:

• Photo Verification + GPS: Enable both for maximum accountability — photo first, then GPS capture
• Break Tracking + GPS: Track where staff go during breaks
• Cross-Shop Clocking + GPS: See which location staff actually clocked in from

Getting Started

Enabling GPS tracking takes 5 seconds:

1. Go to Manage → Shops
2. Find the shop you want to track
3. Toggle GPS Tracking on
4. That's it — next time staff clock in, their location will be captured

View the data anytime under Alerts → GPS Logs.

Built for Australian Businesses

NestedClock is built in Canberra for Australian businesses. GPS tracking uses high-accuracy positioning and works on any modern smartphone or tablet browser — no app installation required.