Gauge employee comfort, trust, and privacy concerns with biometric time clocks (fingerprint/face ID). Customize this 5–7 minute template to improve adoption.
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Q1
Chat Message
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.
Q2
Multiple Choice
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
Q3
Opinion Scale
If your employer adopted biometric timekeeping, how comfortable would you feel using it?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very uncomfortableMid: NeutralMax: Very comfortable
Q4
Multiple Choice
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
Q5
Ranking
Rank the following potential concerns about biometric timekeeping from most to least concerning.
Drag to order (top = most important)
Privacy risks
Data breaches
Misidentification or timekeeping errors
Feeling monitored or surveilled
Device hygiene/health
Q6
Multiple Choice
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
Q7
Rating
Overall, how easy is it to clock in and out with the biometric system?
Scale: 11 (star)
Min: Very hardMax: Very easy
Q8
Opinion Scale
How much do you trust your employer to protect employees’ biometric data?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Do not trustMid: NeutralMax: Fully trust
Q9
Multiple Choice
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
Q10
Rating
How satisfied are you with the training and support you received for using the biometric system?
Scale: 11 (star)
Min: Very dissatisfiedMax: Very satisfied
Q11
Matrix
Please indicate your agreement with the following statements about biometric timekeeping at your workplace (if used or if introduced).
Rows
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
The purpose for collecting biometrics is clearly communicated.
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Data storage and retention practices are transparent.
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There is a practical opt-out with a non-punitive alternative.
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The system accurately identifies employees.
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The approach feels fair and respectful to all employees.
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Q12
Multiple Choice
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
Q13
Multiple Choice
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
Q14
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select “Yes.”
Yes
No
Q15
Multiple Choice
What is your employment status?
Full-time
Part-time
Temporary/seasonal
Contractor
Other
Prefer not to say
Q16
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your job role?
Hourly/frontline staff
Supervisor or team lead
Manager
Professional/administrative
Executive
Other
Q17
Multiple Choice
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
Q18
Multiple Choice
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
Q19
Multiple Choice
Where do you primarily work?
On-site
Hybrid
Fully remote
Field-based (various locations)
Q20
Multiple Choice
Are you represented by a union or employee association?
Yes
No
Not sure
Prefer not to say
Q21
Multiple Choice
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
Q22
Multiple Choice
What is your age group?
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
Prefer not to say
Q23
Multiple Choice
What is your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Q24
Long Text
Anything else you’d like to share about biometric timekeeping at your workplace?
Max 600 chars
Q25
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on biometric timekeeping
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Q26
Chat Message
Thank you for completing the survey! Your feedback helps us understand employee perspectives on biometric timekeeping.
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