Welcome! This brief, confidential survey asks about your comfort, trust, and experiences with biometric time clocks. There are no right or wrong answers—please respond based on your own perspective.
Do you currently use a biometric system to clock in and out at your current job?
- Yes, I use it now
- Not yet, but my employer plans to introduce it
- No, and no plans I’m aware of
- I’m not sure
If your employer adopted biometric timekeeping, how comfortable would you feel using it?
Which conditions would make biometric timekeeping more acceptable to you? Select all that apply.
- Clear written policy available to employees
- Independent security/privacy audit
- Data stored locally (not in the public cloud)
- Short data retention period
- Opt-out alternative (e.g., badge or PIN)
- Used only for timekeeping purposes
- Explicit employee consent recorded
- Hands-on training or demo
- None of these
Rank the following potential concerns about biometric timekeeping from most to least concerning.
Which biometric method(s) does your time clock use? Select all that apply.
- Fingerprint or hand geometry
- Face recognition
- Palm or vein recognition
- Iris or retina scanning
- Voice recognition
- Mobile/app biometric (e.g., Face ID/Touch ID)
- Not sure
Overall, how easy is it to clock in and out with the biometric system?
How much do you trust your employer to protect employees’ biometric data?
In the last 3 months, which issues have you personally experienced with biometric timekeeping? Select all that apply.
- False rejection (the system didn’t recognize me)
- Delays or queues at the device
- Reader/device unavailable
- System/network downtime
- Clocking errors that affected my pay
- Discomfort with the scan process
- None of these
How satisfied are you with the training and support you received for using the biometric system?
Please indicate your agreement with the following statements about biometric timekeeping at your workplace (if used or if introduced).
Does your employer have a written policy on biometric data that you’ve seen?
- Yes, and I have read it
- Yes, but I haven’t read it
- No policy
- Not sure
If an opt-out were available, which alternatives would be acceptable? Select all that apply.
- PIN entry
- Employee badge/ID swipe
- Key fob
- Manager attestation when needed
- Mobile app (non-biometric) check-in
- Other
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select “Yes.”
What is your employment status?
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Temporary/seasonal
- Contractor
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Which best describes your job role?
- Hourly/frontline staff
- Supervisor or team lead
- Manager
- Professional/administrative
- Executive
- Other
Which industry best describes your employer?
- Retail
- Hospitality/food service
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing/logistics
- Healthcare
- Office/administrative services
- Education
- Public sector
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Approximately how many employees work at your location (or site)?
- Fewer than 50
- 50–249
- 250–999
- 1,000 or more
- Not sure
- Prefer not to say
Where do you primarily work?
- On-site
- Hybrid
- Fully remote
- Field-based (various locations)
Are you represented by a union or employee association?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
- Prefer not to say
How long have you worked for your current employer?
- Less than 6 months
- 6–11 months
- 1–2 years
- 3–5 years
- More than 5 years
- Prefer not to say
What is your age group?
- Under 18
- 18–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45–54
- 55–64
- 65 or older
- Prefer not to say
What is your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer to self-describe
- Prefer not to say
Anything else you’d like to share about biometric timekeeping at your workplace?
Max 600 chars
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Thank you for completing the survey! Your feedback helps us understand employee perspectives on biometric timekeeping.