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Construction site security systems providing CSCS smart card integration enable a more streamlined access of construction and non-construction staff on building sites. However, problems may still arise, especially concerning the access of non-construction staff, according to reports from members of the British Drilling Association (BDA). The confusion is arising on some sites that operate a […]

An improper approach to fire risk management remains a significant health and safety issue within numerous UK firms, recent research from leading law firm Hugh James has been able to suggest. The survey, which polled 2,000 full and part-time employees working in the UK, revealed gaps in fire safety procedures when it comes to UK […]

The access control market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.48% between 2017 and 2023, reaching an estimated value of USD 10.03 Billion by the end of the forecast interval, a recent research report by Markets and Markets™ has been able to suggest. The paper, titled “Access Control Market by Component (Hardware (Card-Based […]

Remote working has become a widespread occurrence in in today’s workplace, as it provides a range of benefits for employees and employers alike, such as better productivity, better employee efficiency, better employee morale, and engagement. However, managing remote teams can prove to be a challenge, and companies offering such opportunities must have the right policies […]

Personnel management systems are extremely valuable tools for HR managers, especially for SMEs, who are likely to be faced with significant talent management issues over the next 12 months, according to a recent research report into this matter. A recent UK SME Confidence Index suggests most SME business leaders believe hiring, retaining and training employees […]

The global workforce management market is estimated to reach $7.82 billion by 2023, a recent market research report published by IndustryARC has been able to suggest. Workforce management systems can enhance productivity and efficiency levels of employed personnel and resources, as they provide extensive functionality for business owners, including forecasting, scheduling, real-time management, self-service and […]

Tensor plc, the UK based award winning market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of smart card access control, time & attendance and building management systems have launched their latest Winta.NET security system. It integrates the next-generation of Herta facial recognition software – the best facial recognition system in the world. A long-time technology […]

Time and attendance systems specifically designed to provide full support for remote workers / telecommuting could potentially help employers reduce the overall high level of employee turnover. A recent survey of 3,000 workers conducted by telecoms giant Vodafone has revealed that no less than 82% must commute to work, with 16% spending more than an […]

Time and attendance and access control systems offering support for CSCS cards can help identify out-of-date or invalid CSCS cards, which might really come in handy in the near future as the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is reminding the industry that time is almost up for the 85,000 Construction Related Occupation (CRO) cards issued […]

Implementing a biometric time and attendance system can deliver superior employee management features in the retail sector, helping firms any retailer bolster their staff productivity by maintaining systematic and accountable data of their employees’ attendance. Fingerprint-based time and attendance systems will make such nefarious clocking-in practices (such as buddy punching) a thing of the past. […]

Facial recognition is one of the most rapidly developing security technologies around, as it enables the fast and precise identification/registration of known individuals, whether in a large crowd or public places. The technology dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a pre-defined list and generates an alert when a […]

Physical access control has a crucial role in enforcing a high level of security for an organizations’ data…or indeed, the lack thereof, as a recent report by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has suggested. The United States federal government has been repeatedly criticized for its outdated technical infrastructure, especially since many agencies are […]