#proxies hrms

[protectorcraft]

uuuuuuuu twewy-isat crossover au...... dormont deathgame... ouoooohhhhh

[tgrailwar-zero]

Soon, a few Valkyrie came to deliver you to… wherever you needed to go. MAX walked alongside you, quietly thinking about something, most likely the information that had been levied his way. The walk itself was long. It felt oppressive, like you were on death row, each of your footsteps echoing down the long corridor you were being made to walk down. Soon, you found yourselves brought to a large chamber, and could feel several pairs of eyes staring down at you. The Lair Servants, each of them watching you like a hawk, as you stepped in. Seven Servants, sitting in loges looking down on you, as if the evening's entertainment had just wandered in.

CLEOPATRA: "Hi, Maxie. Looks like you're in a rather bothersome situation, huh?"

You watched as the Pharaoh leaned against her loge railing, waving down at MAX. He gave a casual wave back, before adjusting his glasses.

MAX: "Good evening, Pharaoh Cleopatra. And no, I've frankly never felt more comfortable."

You watched as the Keeper glared down at MAX, wizened brow furrowing as he locked eyes with the lawyer, who only shrugged in response.

PTOLEMAIOS: "Maxwell… what on Earth are you doing?"

MAX: "My job, Keeper. Same as you, I suppose."

PTOLEMAIOS: "…Hrm. Right. Well, let us begin this Solar Council. With the exception of our missing allies, let's take the roll..."

His eyes glanced over three missing sections, and you could see a brief moment of weariness in his expression before it hardened once again.

PTOLEMAIOS: "...I, Keeper Ptolemaios, am present."

The next Lair Servant spoke. Her voice was more recognizable than her appearance, at first. Gone was the veil, but the calm, yet condescending tone remained as you looked upon the administrative body that had put you through so much grief early on.

ADMINISTRATOR: "Via proxy, the Priestess of the Heavenly Divinity is present."

One after another, the others called their names.

CLEOPATRA: "Pharaoh Cleopatra, present."

SETANTA: "Yo, Beastmaster Setanta is here!"

SIGURD: "Freyr Sigurd and Freya Brynhildr are both present."

NIKITICH: "Slayer Dobrynya Nikitich, present."

She leaned against her loge, looking around at the other Lair Servants.

NIKITICH: "We don't often meet like this, do we? As nice as it is, I would like to make this quick, before the next set of fights start."

ADMINISTRATOR: "Your presence is always appreciated, Slayer. And this topic should be one of quick simplicity, we're simply going to decide whether we'll slaughter these heathens where they stand."

She said it so casually, it was almost easy to miss that she just declared you on trial with punishment for execution. Or, scratch that, no trial- just a decision of execution.

You heard SIGURD speak up, his low voice stern and authoritative, in immediate protest.

SIGURD: "Now, wait just a moment. That's not what we discussed. We're here to discuss the Beast and the Nameless City."

You watched as BRYNHILDR spun her spear, pointing it towards at the ADMINISTRATOR with aggravation.

BRYNHILDR: "…My younger sisters did not apprehend the Interlopers for them to be killed. You can't simply change the details of the proceedings at the last minute...!"

The ADMINISTRATOR lazily looked over at him, giving him a coquettish grin as she idly waved her fan in SIGURD and BRYNHILDR's direction.

ADMINISTRATOR: "I'm not. This is still fully within the context of the Beast situation, however I am making our perspectives more efficient and focusing on the source. If we didn't, we'd be pointing fingers all day, and we're all such busy people. So, I am rephrasing our current agenda. Due to the recent tragedies that have befallen the Solar Cell, including the Larval Beast attack-- do we allow the Interlopers to remain free, or do we kill them here and now. The answer is so obvious, it may surprise you~! But if you need help, it starts with 'kill' and ends with 'them'. Any objections?"

You watched as the Freyr and Freya were the only ones to lobby an objection, as the rest of Lair Servants remained as they were, their silence outvoting the rulers of the Nameless City. The ADMINISTRATOR flipped the fan up to cover her mouth, covering her sneer rather poorly.

ADMINISTRATOR: "Isn't voting wonderful?"

You heard a low, amused whistle come from SETANTA's loge.

SETANTA: "Going straight for the jugular. You foxes don't mess around."

NIKITICH: "So those are the feared Interlopers? They are… ah, how to say it… 'scrawny'? These are the ones that impaled Uesugi Kenshin upon her own pagodas? They could not survive one swing of Nikitich's axe, in my eyes."

A frustrated huff, as the Pharaoh across from her looked down on you, her gaze a bit more discerning.

CLEOPATRA: "They say appearances can be deceiving. Strength is found in ways other than musculature… that was how they infiltrated the Solar Cell before, right? Ptolemaios?"

PTOLEMAIOS: "…That is correct. We let our guard down once, Cleopatra. Never again."

His gaze on you, already intense, seemed to grow stronger as he stared deeper and deeper into you. You watched as MAX, undeterred, looked around the chamber, before his eyes settled on the ADMINISTRATOR.

MAX: "I would have expected the current presiding Priestess to be here rather than you, Madame Administrator. Was Priestess Aria busy?"

ADMINISTRATOR: "You think that Aria would be able to sit through one of these and not fall asleep? I love the girl, but she's far from the most attentive of us. Now, enough casual chatter, and let's get started with the voting."

MAX: "Hold on- this is a trial, is it not?"

ADMINISTRATOR: "…Is it? I see no reason for it to be. This is rather open and shut."

PTOLEMAIOS: "He's right. This is a trial. They're entitled to make a case. Interlopers of the Solar Cell, revived again and set loose again. You're being given a rare chance, and so you'll have a few minutes to prepare your statement. Choose your words wisely."

MAX: "Thank you, Keeper Ptolemaios."

MAX nodded, before leaning closer to you, speaking quietly and calmly.

MAX: "...High stakes. High difficulty. But remember, not impossible."

[spintly-co]

Top Time and Attendance Management Strategies for Growing Businesses

As businesses grow, managing people becomes just as important as managing products or profits. One area that often gets overlooked in the early stages—but becomes critical later - is time and attendance management. For small and mid-sized businesses, implementing effective attendance tracking is essential not only for payroll accuracy but also for improving productivity, compliance, and workforce transparency.

With hybrid work models, distributed teams, and increasing compliance obligations, businesses can no longer rely on outdated manual systems or spreadsheets. Instead, they need streamlined, automated solutions and intelligent strategies that scale with their growth. Let’s explore the best time and attendance management strategies that help growing businesses stay agile and efficient.

1. Invest in a Scalable Digital Attendance System

One of the most foundational steps in any time and attendance management strategy is to move away from manual tracking and adopt a digital solution. A cloud-based attendance system helps centralize employee data, reduce errors, and generate accurate reports in real time.

For businesses planning to expand across locations or adopt hybrid models, a digital solution is a long-term asset. Platforms like Spintly provide cloud-based, mobile-friendly attendance solutions that are easy to scale as your organization grows. Their biometric attendance and access control offerings are especially useful for enterprises looking for secure, touchless, and mobile-first attendance management.

2. Use Biometric Attendance for Accuracy and Security

Accuracy is crucial in time and attendance management, particularly when it affects payroll and compliance. Biometric solutions - like fingerprint, facial recognition, or mobile-based authentication - eliminate common issues like buddy punching, proxy attendance, and time theft.

Biometric attendance devices ensure that each clock-in and clock-out is legitimate and traceable. They are especially effective in workplaces with shift rotations, high employee turnover, or remote teams. A solution like Spintly’s mobile biometric system, which includes smartphone-based facial recognition, offers both convenience and reliability in a contactless format.

3. Leverage Mobile and Remote Check-In Options

In today’s flexible work environment, employees may not always be in the office. Enabling mobile check-ins with GPS tagging is a powerful strategy for time and attendance management, particularly for field workers, sales teams, or remote employees.

Modern attendance systems offer geofencing capabilities that ensure employees are at the designated location when marking attendance. This ensures transparency while giving employees the flexibility they need. Mobile-first solutions such as those from Spintly help streamline attendance tracking even across decentralized or hybrid teams.

4. Integrate with Payroll and HR Systems

An effective time and attendance management system should seamlessly integrate with payroll and HR software to reduce manual intervention. Automating the flow of attendance data into payroll systems ensures that salaries are calculated accurately and consistently, minimizing errors and administrative overhead.

With proper integration, leave balances, overtime, late arrivals, and absences can be automatically accounted for in the payroll process. Many cloud solutions, including Spintly, offer APIs and integrations with popular HRMS platforms, making it easy to sync attendance data across systems.

5. Set Clear Attendance Policies and Automate Enforcement

Every business needs well-defined policies around attendance, working hours, overtime, and breaks. However, having policies on paper isn’t enough - they need to be enforced consistently. Modern time and attendance management systems allow HR teams to configure rules and automate enforcement.

This includes sending alerts for late arrivals, flagging excessive absenteeism, and automatically applying penalties or deductions if needed. Automating these processes reduces bias and ensures transparency across the organization, promoting fairness and accountability.

6. Use Real-Time Dashboards and Analytics

Data-driven decision-making is essential for growing businesses. A good time and attendance management solution should offer real-time dashboards and customizable reports. These devices allow HR and management teams to view patterns in absenteeism, punctuality, shift adherence, and more.

By identifying trends early, companies can take proactive steps to address issues like low productivity, burnout, or understaffing. Spintly’s solutions include live data insights that help businesses make informed workforce decisions quickly and efficiently.

7. Ensure Compliance with Labor Laws

Compliance is a growing concern as businesses expand into new regions. Labor laws may vary based on location and often require specific recordkeeping around employee work hours, breaks, and overtime. A digital time and attendance management system simplifies compliance by automatically maintaining logs and generating necessary reports.

Such systems also provide audit trails in case of disputes or inspections. With features like secure cloud storage, role-based access, and timestamped records, providers like Spintly help businesses stay compliant with regional labor laws.

8. Offer Employee Self-Service Portals

Empowering employees to view their own attendance data fosters trust and reduces HR workloads. Self-service portals allow employees to mark attendance, view history, apply for leave, and check their shift schedules - all from a mobile app.

This autonomy is especially helpful in fast-paced environments where HR resources are stretched thin. Spintly’s mobile-first design enables seamless employee engagement with features that are user-friendly and intuitive.

9. Adopt Touchless and Hygienic Solutions

Post-pandemic, health and hygiene have become key concerns in office environments. Touchless time and attendance management methods - such as facial recognition and mobile NFC/Bluetooth access - provide a secure and hygienic alternative to fingerprint scanners or punch cards.

Spintly, for instance, offers touchless, mobile-enabled attendance systems that work with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and cloud infrastructure. These systems help reduce physical contact while maintaining accurate attendance tracking.

10. Evaluate and Iterate Regularly

Finally, your time and attendance management strategy should be a living system. Regularly assess how your attendance system is performing. Are there gaps? Is it scaling with your workforce? Are employees finding it intuitive?

Seek feedback, track KPIs, and review system performance to continuously improve processes. Partnering with a forward-thinking provider like Spintly ensures that you always have access to the latest technologies and updates tailored for growing enterprises.

Conclusion

As your business scales, so do your workforce management challenges. Adopting the right time and attendance management strategies not only saves time and money—it enhances employee satisfaction, ensures legal compliance, and builds a culture of accountability.

From biometric authentication to mobile check-ins and real-time analytics, today’s attendance systems are powerful devices for organizational growth. If you’re looking to implement a flexible, future-ready solution, platforms like Spintly offer cloud-based, mobile-first, and scalable devices that align with modern workforce needs.

With the right strategy and technology, managing employee time and attendance doesn’t have to be a burden - it can be your competitive edge.

[savvyhrms01]

Biometric Attendance Software in India – Time Accounting, Now Absolutely Sure

If 50 people are working in an office, then keeping an accurate record of their coming and going is the real manager’s job. And if that record becomes a little loose, then understand that everything from payroll to HR policies is affected.

That is why biometric attendance software is becoming quite popular in small and big businesses in India these days. Simple reason — the time account should be correct, and there should be no problem of “late entry” or “proxy attendance”.

What is Biometric Attendance Software?

Biometric attendance system is a tool that records the entry-exit of the employee through their fingerprint, face, iris, or even palm vein. This software extracts data from the device and gets linked to the HR system or payroll.

Now the time of just signing in the register is gone - here the machine itself decides who came, when, and when they left.

Why was its need felt in India?

The question is correct. Why has biometric attendance suddenly become so important in India?

The late Mark and Proxy system failed Earlier, there were manual registers – someone would sign for someone else, or adjust the time by going behind HR. A biometric system closed that loophole.

Tracking of remote and field staff was difficult For the sales team or field employees, a location-based attendance option was required. Modern biometric systems make this work easy through GPS or mobile biometrics.

Problems due to payroll mistakes If attendance is wrong, then payroll is also wrong. Extra salary is deducted, or unnecessary deductions are made. Biometrics gives accurate data, which makes salary calculation smooth.

Key Features that a Good Biometric Attendance System should have

Not all biometric systems are the same. In a country like India, where power cuts, poor internet, and multiple shifts are common, some features are a must:

Offline Mode Support Somewhere, the network is down. The system should work offline as well and should sync later.

Multi-location Compatibility If the company has multiple branches (like Delhi, Pune, Kolkata), then everyone's data should be linked in one place.

Mobile Attendance with Geo-Fencing GPS-based mobile attendance is a must for field staff. If a geo-fence is installed with a face scan, then no one can mark from anywhere.

Integration with Payroll Whether the person has come or is late, their effect should be directly visible on the salary system, without manual entry.

Real-Time Dashboard HR should be able to see in real-time who is present, who is absent, and who is out early or has a late entry.

Understand with a Real-World Example

Manish is an HR executive in a mid-sized company. Earlier, he used to manually update the attendance Excel sheet in HRMS every month. Every time, some employee's data used to get missed. Result? Complaint about salary, embarrassment in front of management.

Then they installed a biometric management system. Now everyone marks with fingerprints. Late marks are automatically calculated, and salary is linked to the software. Manish just has to look at the dashboard - everything becomes clear.

Life became easy, and employee complaints reduced.

The benefits are not just for HR, but for the entire company

Transparency increases – everyone knows whether attendance is fair

Productivity is tracked – in which shift the output is more, in which it is less

Discipline comes – when people know that the system is strict, they come on time

Data is ready – for audit, compliance, performance review for everyone

There are some challenges too

Not every biometric device works everywhere (fingerprint fails in dusty or oily environments)

Privacy and data storage are a concern – so a secure system is needed

Staff have to be trained initially

Infrastructure and power backup arrangements are also necessary

But these are all small problems, which can be easily solved when the intent is clear.

Conclusion – Attendance Jugaad will not work now.

A new professionalism is coming into the offices of India, and a biometric attendance system is a basic step towards it. Now, the HR departments should be ready not just for making reports, but also for adopting smart tools.

When attendance is transparent, the trust between the employee and the employer increases. And when there is trust, the company automatically grows.

So if you are still working with register or outdated swipe cards, then understand – the time for upgrade has come.

[savvyhrms8]

Biometric Attendance Software: Revolutionizing Employee Management

Efficient and accurate employee attendance tracking is essential for maintaining seamless business operations in the fast-paced corporate world of today. Advanced technologies are gradually replacing manual entry and punch cards as traditional methods of managing attendance. The biometric attendance system is one such innovation that provides a safe, automated, and extremely accurate means of tracking employee attendance.

Biometric Attendance Systems

Biometric attendance systems identify and authenticate employees using distinctive physical traits like fingerprints and facial recognition. Biometric systems guarantee that the person clocking in or out is, in fact, the employee whose attendance is being recorded, in contrast to traditional systems that depend on employee honesty and manual tracking. This gets rid of problems like buddy punching, which is when one worker clocks in for another, and human error that comes with manual systems.

Why Biometric Attendance System is essential for Growing Businesses

The accuracy of the biometric attendance system is one of its main advantages. Biometrics guarantees that attendance is recorded in real-time with little possibility of error, in contrast to traditional methods where employees may inadvertently forget to punch in or out. This improves accountability and cuts down on the amount of time needed for manual attendance record correction and verification.

Additionally, the biometric attendance system is very safe. The system makes sure that only authorized employees are able to mark their attendance by using biometric data, which is specific to each individual. For businesses that need a high degree of security, like government agencies or financial institutions, this feature is especially helpful. Additionally, the data is safely stored and encrypted, which lowers the possibility of fraud or data breaches.

Conclusion

Savvy HRMS biometric attendance system is designed to reduce proxy punching  and it shows real time data . It guarantees a higher degree of security and accuracy in attendance tracking in addition to increasing operational efficiency.

[speakeasyyy]

Psst psst @sp-ace-twinkk I did it

1. Are you named after anyone?

I'm named after a fox from a book, actually! Pax by Sara Pennypacker. (Also, technically after the Latin word for peace, but I like foxes a lot.)

2. When was the last time you cried?

I actually don't remember! I don't cry very often, but when I do I usually forget about it within an hour.

3. Do you have kids?

I do not have kids and I don't plan on having kids. I like working with kids though! I'll be a father by proxy by working as a camp counselor or at a daycare or something.

4. What sports do you play/have you played?

I don't have time for sports anymore, but I used to do show riding! I was also into tennis for a couple of summers. Horseback was a lot bigger for me, though. I miss that sport a lot.

5. Do you use sarcasm?

Not really? I will sometimes, but I usually don't because I don't personally like sarcasm, it makes me feel a bit stupid. It's okay in some cases, though.

6. What's the first thing you notice about people?

Their behavior for sure. Attitude is a big thing for me and when I first talk to people, I pick up on their vibes so fast. The way a person treats me is really important to me so I almost always take note of that first.

7. What's your eye color?

Hrm. I've gotten a lot of different answers from other people about this, but they're greyish-green with yellow around the pupil. They reflect a lot of the light around them, too, so depending on what I wear or the environment I'm in, they'll look more or less green.

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

I love happy ending movies a lot! Some of my favorite movies have happy endings, though, like Fantastic Mr Fox or Rushmore (kind of). I also love scary movies, but most of the movies that I like the most are happy.

9. Any talents?

I think you could call art a talent? Although I feel like that's more of a skill. I can sing alright, I think that's a talent that can be turned into a skill, though.

10. Where were you born?

I was born in Virginia. I haven't moved out of the state and I'm really happy about that. It's beautiful here. Lots of mountains.

11. What are your hobbies?

Art of several mediums! Mainly sketching, prismacolor, and acrylic paint. I also like playing ukulele and I'm trying to learn guitar. I do a lot of thrifting or visiting antique/vintage stores too. Big fan of old items and clothes.

12. Do you have any pets?

I have four pets right now! A Jack Russel - Australian Heeler mix named Buffalo Bill, a black cat named Hissy Maria, an orange tabby named Trotsky Golden Boy, and a grey/black tabby name Genny! They're all very dear to me!

13. How tall are you?

I'm 5'3. I wish I was taller. :(

14. Favorite subject in school?

My favorite required subject class is English!! I love learning about language and getting better at using it and sounding smart. I LOVE ENGLISH!!!! SO MUCH!

15. What is your dream job?

I want to become a talk therapist, but also would be so psyched if I could be a camp counselor. There's a lot of camps I would love to work as a counselor for, so maybe someday I'll apply for those. I want to make kids happy! That or working in archives for a history museum.

I HAVE NO ONE TO TAG SORRY, I JUST WANTED TO AMSWER THESE

[fictofaggot]

u should do roxy and lil hal for that one thing

omg hey

Roxy Lalonde

Sexuality/Gender Headcanon: um ummm... unlabeled trans girl perhaps? gonna be honest idont know enough about her to hc an orientation but ithink she'd be aroacespec and place a lot of emphasis on tertiary attraction

A ship I have with said character: i like janeroxy and callieroxy but in likw an incomprehensible to humans unlabeled relationship way :3 most ships with roxy are cute tho :P

A BROTP I have with said character: idk... her and all of the alpha kids are great ilove her interactions with everyone... hrm... i think she and jade should hang out... i like her interactions with john... etc etc

A NOTP I have with said character: dirkroxy

A random headcanon: i think she'd like myspace and emo stuff? idk... she'd have those cat paw arm sleeve things 🐈

General opinion over said character: she's cool👍i barely paid attention to her whatsoever when i first read homestuck but now that i'm rereading it i like her more:3 i think her femme fatale thing she likes is cool and this is my favorite of her dialogs:

Lil Hal

Sexuality/Gender Headcanon: not gonna lie i donr think about this aspect of him ever but he is a he/it to me

A ship I have with said character: i don't ship him with anyone really but i think halcal is cute (autism by proxy)

A BROTP I have with said character: god.... ithink he and davesprite should hang out . tbh. i think him and tavros should hang out. his interactions with the other alpha kids are fascinating to me... i particularly love his interactions with dirk but not rlly in the friends way in the sense that they're so fucked up and i think hal should be allowed any kind of revenge he wants and they're so fascinating

A NOTP I have with said character: idk... again idont rlly look at ship content for him so i don't know whats out there?

A random headcanon: he listens to thw most heavily edited earbleeding shit you've ever heard bro drifts off to sleep with bass boosted woman screaming sound effect asmr 10 hours or those videos thats just hours of silence punctuated by the most horrific sounds you've ever heard at random

General opinion of said character: he is So Fucking Cool. he makes me so sad and so angry at dirk and like from a sys standpoint he's soooo relateable...but he's also just so fucking cool ues so fascinating and the circumstances of his existence are so fucked up and sad and HE MAKES ME SAD!!!!but he's cool... can't believe i didn't care about him when i first read homestuck can u believe that? i completely forgot he existed for so long... ithink i should've paid more attention to the alpha kids when i first read

[dranoko]

@prumano-week Day 4 (Thu 6 August) – First realization that they’re friends // First Kiss

Check the readmore for the accompanying ficlet!

 “Oi, Lovi!”

 “Hrm?”

 “Do you remember our first kiss?”

 “Hahhh... wasn’t it during sunset in Naples or something?”

 “Eh? No! Well, I mean, it was totally cute, it’s true. But way before that!”

 “I don’t recall…”

 Gilbert laughed. He had the advantage this time! He knew keeping his diaries were useful! “No, no, when we were kids! Back when I was just a liiiittle Teutonic Knights!” He emphasized ‘little’ by pinching a finger and thumb together. “And when you were nose-deep in your Bible!”

 Lovino huffed, crossing in arms, showing only minor offense. “Like I said, I don’t remember kissing you then.”  “Aw c’mon! Remember?!”

o o o

 Little Lovino’s peace was destined to be short lived, it seemed.

 “Oooi! Lovi!” A scratchy, albeit young, voice called out in the hallowed halls. Whether or not Little Lovino would answer didn’t matter. A dull pattering of small boots echoed in the nave as the young man made his way through the aisle.

 With a harsh sigh, Little Lovino hopped down the pew, carrying his large Bible with both arms almost like a security blanket. “You needn’t yell, idiot.” There was hesitation in his words, as if he were all too well aware where they were at this moment. Harsher language was better suited outside. “I’m here. What do you want?”

 Little Gilbert grinned. Ever in high spirits, he didn’t flinch at Lovino’s stern tone. “I’m finally being stationed. I’m finally gonna fight!” A small gloved fist thrusts the air in victory.

 Lovino’s shoulders sagged gently and his lips drew into a thin line. Though he didn’t want to admit it, he rather enjoyed Gilbert’s company. He knew the young Knight was destined to spread the Good Word quickly in his life. Their presence, as Lovino was told, wasn’t meant to be missed. Still…

 “So you’re gonna go, and I’ll never see you again. Lovely…” Lovino grumbled, bowing his head and squeezing his security Bible. “Great. It really is great.” The sarcasm in his voice was palpable.

 “Ah, actually –” Gilbert wasn’t so naive as to not understand the other’s words. His fist lowered to his side and he swallowed thick before continuing. “It’s why I wanted to find you before I left. I wanted to get your blessing.”

 “Eh?” Hazel eyes threatened tears as he lifted his head to look at Gilbert.

 “Your blessing, right? I want it so… I can be guaranteed a safe trip home.” It was his turn to act bashful as he palmed the back of his neck, managing a chuckle. Gilbert was an odd case for their kind, Lovino had to admit. His destiny was to fight for God, and for Lovino by proxy. He didn’t have a true home to call his own. Rome and Italy were the next best thing.

 It might have been silly. Whatever Gilbert’s fate was to be, for now, Lovino agreed. He wanted Gilbert to come home safely, after all this fighting was said and done.

 … But he never gave a blessing before! Lovino was still studying before he could become clergy! Still, the bashful expression on Gilbert’s face made him believe that he was just as good.

 Oh, well.

 With a sharp nod from Lovino, the little knight nodded in return. His red eyes shut tight, and he clasped in hands in prayer.

 Lovino swallowed hard. But he believed in his heart that God will lead Gilbert back to him, someway, somehow. He leaned in, pressing a feather-light kiss to the knight’s cheek.

o o o

 “Heheheh,  I was so darn cute back then!” Gilbert recalled, finally, cupping his chin. Hey, they were just kids! They didn’t know any better! He looked back at Lovino, expecting to share in a good laugh from good memories.

 Instead, Lovino’s face looked wholly not amused.

 “Eh? What’s wrong now?”

 “I just remembered..” Lovino started, his brow twitching. “I used to be taller than you back then.”

[agengi]

Squidnapped (Again)

   It was amazing how much action only a few days can bring. The previous had found Agengi and Ilisine teaming up with a group of illithid who they’ve found to be pretty friendly. Still the experience itself was exhausting after all the fighting against dangerous extradimensional beings. As well as all that new information that had been passed on to them.

   After resting in the Tower for only such a short visit the two mind flayers could be found departing the area. The shorter of the two kept glancing back until the tower was no longer in sight behind some trees.

  “Why are we walking away? You are making this drag out and be difficult.” Ilisine asks her companion. “We should have stayed longer. For the meal and talk with others.”

  “We are getting out of range, I do not want anything to interfere with our travel again.” Agengi glances down as they walk, a few tentacles writhing in an amused wiggle. “You just wanted to speak to Zeke to try and gleam if he is in any way related your hive didn’t you?” Then the expression turns more thoughtful and one long tentacle ends up on Ilisine’s shoulder, patting the short sorcerer gently. “We’ll be back soon enough, but you know I am worried about leaving the others for long, and the delivery-”

  “Hrm. Your god should have given you something to drop the items to him if he wishes to have them so quickly.” Ilisine huffed mentally in slight annoyance. “And...Yes and no. I also enjoyed how the place felt...homey. And how they worked together.” The small illithid missed her community so any sort of surrogate hive was valued highly in her eyes. “It is..you know what I mean.”

  “Ah I do not think he actually cares about the wait. I do though. I want to prove myself indispensable. Perhaps earn the place of a proxy? I do not believe one is picked out currently.” Agengi stayed silent for a good moment after that. “Would you like to stay with them? We could ask next time.”

   Ilisine looked up in surprise, shocked that the other is willing to let her go off and pick out whom she wanted to be around with. But the short illithid did not get the chance to reply. Something in the air felt wrong and her thoughts moved away from the Tower. “Do you-”

  “Yes.” Agengi’s mental voice pierced sharply, they already had their blade in hand and were glancing around. They felt the change in the surroundings too and were still paranoid after the invisible creatures.

[fictionkinfessionsarchived]

I think I'm some sort of noncanon Proxy? But with an entirely different slender creature? However, friends with the Marble Hornet proxies. Hrm. All I can really remember is a fire, "Slendymun", and Masky

[spintly-co]

Upgrade Your Workplace with the Best Biometric Attendance Punching Machine

In the modern workplace, time is money - and tracking it accurately is more critical than ever. Whether you’re managing a large workforce across multiple locations or overseeing a lean, agile team, having a robust attendance punching machine is no longer just an operational convenience; it’s a strategic necessity. With growing concerns around efficiency, payroll accuracy, and workplace security, traditional attendance methods are rapidly being replaced by smart, biometric-powered alternatives.

For businesses aiming to optimize workforce management while maintaining a secure, seamless environment, now is the perfect time to explore biometric attendance punching machines that offer more than just clock-in and clock-out functionality.

Why the Shift to Biometric Attendance Punching Machines?

Traditional attendance tracking systems - like punch cards, PIN-based systems, or manual registers - are not only outdated but also prone to manipulation and errors. Common issues such as buddy punching, time theft, and manual data entry mistakes can lead to inaccurate payroll, compliance issues, and reduced productivity.

In contrast, biometric attendance systems offer:

Accurate time tracking based on unique biological identifiers like fingerprints or facial recognition.

Real-time data syncing through cloud connectivity.

Elimination of proxy attendance and fraudulent entries.

Streamlined payroll processing through integrations with HRMS platforms.

A smart attendance punching machine equipped with biometric features is the most efficient and tamper-proof way to monitor employee time.

Key Features to Look for in a Modern Attendance Punching Machine

Before investing in a system, it’s important to consider the features that can make a real difference in your business operations:

1. Biometric Authentication

Fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, or iris scanning offer secure and fast verification. These features drastically reduce chances of impersonation and are far more reliable than cards or passwords.

2. Cloud Connectivity

A cloud-connected machine enables real-time tracking and centralizes data storage, especially useful for businesses with multiple branches or remote workforces.

3. Mobile Access and App Integration

Smart attendance machines often come with mobile apps for employees to check their attendance logs, request leaves, or clock in remotely (if permitted).

4. Seamless Integration

Compatibility with existing HR and payroll systems makes it easier to streamline back-office functions and reduce manual work.

5. Scalability

As your workforce grows, your system should scale with you—adding new employees, departments, or office locations should be simple.

Benefits of Deploying Biometric Attendance Punching Machines

1. Enhanced Accuracy

Biometric machines eliminate manual entries and duplicate records, ensuring that employee attendance is recorded accurately every single time.

2. Improved Security

By tying access to unique biometric data, these systems prevent unauthorized access and can double as access control solutions, improving workplace security.

3. Operational Efficiency

Automated reports, instant alerts for late arrivals or early check-outs, and real-time dashboards mean HR managers can spend less time on administrative tasks and more on strategic HR functions.

4. Employee Accountability

When employees are aware that attendance is being monitored accurately and in real time, it encourages greater punctuality and accountability.

5. Compliance and Audit Readiness

With biometric data, organizations can maintain accurate records for audits and legal compliance with labor regulations.

Applications Across Industries

Biometric attendance machines are widely adopted across various sectors in India, including:

IT and Software Companies – Where flexible hours and remote work demand reliable time tracking.

Manufacturing Plants – Ensuring that workers are present on-site and on time.

Educational Institutions – For both staff and student attendance tracking.

Healthcare Facilities – Where shift rotations and patient safety make attendance accuracy critical.

Retail Chains and Malls – Monitoring multiple branches from a central dashboard.

Whether it's a startup or an enterprise, deploying the right attendance punching machine simplifies workforce management in diverse environments.

Why Indian Businesses Are Embracing Cloud-First, Biometric Attendance Solutions

India's digital transformation is no longer a vision—it's a reality. With cloud infrastructure becoming more affordable and accessible, businesses are looking for intelligent solutions that are mobile-ready, data-driven, and easy to manage. This is where cloud-based biometric attendance systems really shine.

Instead of being tied down to outdated on-premise systems or manual spreadsheets, Indian companies are leveraging the power of connected devices that deliver real-time data, advanced analytics, and mobile access- all in one ecosystem.

Choosing the Right Attendance Punching Machine Partner

While there are many options available in the market, it’s important to partner with a provider that understands modern workforce challenges and offers secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.

This is where companies like Spintly stand out. Spintly delivers cloud-native, mobile-first attendance and access control solutions designed for organizations that value both innovation and simplicity. Their biometric attendance systems offer:

Facial and fingerprint recognition

Cloud connectivity for real-time data access

Seamless integration with HR and payroll systems

Mobile app support for both employees and admins

Easy deployment across multiple locations

By eliminating the need for physical punch cards or even traditional biometric terminals, Spintly’s solutions allow businesses to modernize attendance tracking while enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Conclusion

The workplace of the future is already here—and it’s smart, connected, and data-driven. An attendance punching machine that simply records time is no longer enough. Businesses today need systems that help them make smarter decisions, enhance productivity, and create a transparent work culture.

By embracing biometric attendance systems that are cloud-based, mobile-ready, and seamlessly integrated, companies can stay ahead in a competitive environment. Solutions from innovative providers like Spintly are empowering businesses to not only track time—but to save it, analyze it, and use it strategically.

If you’re looking to upgrade your workplace technology, investing in a modern biometric attendance machine is a great place to start.

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"Revolutionizing Attendance Tracking: A Comprehensive Guide to Attendance Management Systems"

The Ultimate Guide to Attendance Management Systems

Efficient attendance tracking is a cornerstone for ensuring productivity and accountability in workplaces, educational institutions, and events. Traditional methods like manual registers or punch cards, though once effective, are increasingly being replaced by sophisticated attendance management systems (AMS). In this blog, we explore what an attendance management system is, its benefits, key features, and why it's becoming an indispensable tool in modern settings.

What Is an Attendance Management System?

An Attendance Management System (AMS) is a software solution designed to monitor, record, and manage attendance for individuals in an organization. It automates the process of tracking employee or student attendance, replacing traditional, error-prone methods. These systems use various technologies, such as biometric scanning, RFID, GPS, or even selfies, to ensure accurate and reliable attendance recording.

Why Is Attendance Management Important?

Effective attendance management goes beyond mere record-keeping. It plays a critical role in:

Enhancing Productivity: Ensures employees or students adhere to schedules, minimizing absenteeism and tardiness.

Simplifying Payroll Processing: Automatically integrates attendance data with payroll systems, reducing administrative workload.

Improving Accountability: Offers transparent records to prevent disputes regarding attendance or work hours.

Ensuring Compliance: Helps organizations adhere to labor laws and policies regarding attendance and working hours.

Key Benefits of an Attendance Management System

Accuracy and ReliabilityManual tracking methods are prone to errors, whether due to miscalculations or intentional manipulations. AMS ensures precise, real-time recording of attendance data, leaving no room for discrepancies.

Time EfficiencyAutomating attendance eliminates the need for manual input and verification, saving hours of administrative time that can be redirected to more strategic tasks.

Prevention of Proxy Attendance With biometric verification or GPS-based check-ins, AMS effectively eliminates issues like buddy punching or fraudulent attendance marking.

Integration with Other Systems Modern AMS solutions integrate seamlessly with payroll, HR, or learning management systems, creating a cohesive and efficient operational ecosystem.

Enhanced Employee or Student Experience Simplified check-in processes and access to attendance records make it convenient for users to track their own attendance and stay informed.

Types of Attendance Management Systems

Biometric Systems Using fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, biometric systems provide a high level of security and accuracy.

RFID-based SystemsEmployees or students use RFID cards to clock in and out, ensuring quick and efficient tracking.

Mobile-based SystemsThese systems leverage GPS and mobile apps to allow remote check-ins, ideal for hybrid work models or field staff.

Web-based SystemsCloud-based AMS solutions enable access from anywhere, ensuring flexibility and scalability for organizations of all sizes.

Selfie-based Systems These innovative systems use selfies to verify attendance, combining convenience with technology to provide a seamless experience.

Qualities of an Attendance Management System to Consider

Ease of Use: The interface should be intuitive and user-friendly for administrators and users alike.

Real-Time Tracking: Whether for on-site or remote teams, real-time monitoring ensures accurate and timely attendance data.

Integration Capabilities: The system should integrate easily with existing tools like payroll software, HRMS, or academic management systems.

Customizable Policies: Organizations should be able to configure attendance rules according to their unique needs.

Data Security: Given the sensitive nature of attendance records, robust security measures like encryption and access control are essential.

Reporting and Analytics: Comprehensive reporting tools provide insights into attendance trends, absenteeism rates, and more.

Challenges in Traditional Attendance Management

Despite its simplicity, manual attendance tracking comes with several drawbacks:

Prone to Errors: Manual data entry often results in mistakes, leading to incorrect records.

Time-Consuming: Verifying and maintaining records can take significant time and effort.

Vulnerability to Manipulation: Traditional methods make it easier to manipulate attendance records.

Lack of Scalability: As organizations grow, manual systems become increasingly difficult to manage.

How to Implement an Attendance Management System

Define Objectives: Identify your organization’s specific needs, such as tracking remote employees or reducing absenteeism.

Choose the Right System: Evaluate different types of AMS based on features, scalability, and cost.

Train Users: Provide training to ensure employees or students understand how to use the system effectively.

Monitor and Evaluate: Regularly assess the system’s performance and make necessary adjustments for optimal functionality.

The Future of Attendance Management

As technology evolves, attendance management systems are becoming smarter and more adaptable. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being integrated to predict attendance trends, flag irregularities, and enhance user experience. Additionally, wearable technology and advanced biometrics are likely to redefine how attendance is monitored in the future.

Conclusion

An Attendance Management System is more than just a tool for tracking attendance; it’s a strategic investment in operational efficiency, transparency, and employee or student satisfaction. By adopting an AMS, organizations can streamline processes, reduce errors, and focus on what truly matters—growth and success.

Whether you're managing a large workforce, a small team, or a bustling classroom, an AMS can transform the way you approach attendance management. Embrace the technology today to pave the way for a more productive and organized tomorrow.

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#Best HRM Software in India – EZHRM

Simplify HR Management with EZHRM

Efficient HR management is crucial for businesses to thrive. Best HRM software in India – EZHRM – is designed to streamline HR processes, making workforce management effortless for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Why EZHRM is the Best HRM Software in India?

Managing employees manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. EZHRM automates HR operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Here’s why businesses prefer EZHRM:

✅ Geo-Fencing Attendance

Track employee attendance seamlessly using GPS-based geo-fencing, eliminating proxy attendance and manual errors.

✅ Automated Payroll & Salary Management

Simplify payroll processing with automated salary calculations, tax deductions, and direct bank transfers.

✅ Leave & Shift Management

Easily schedule shifts, approve leave requests, and ensure smooth workforce planning.

✅ Expense & Reimbursement Tracking

Track business expenses and manage employee reimbursements with ease.

✅ Employee Self-Service Portal

Give employees access to their attendance, leave balance, payslips, and more through an intuitive self-service portal.

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??Ralts: I got it.

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How Attendance Management System Helps HR Teams

Attendance Management System  For HR Teams. Managing attendance of employees is one of the crucial responsibilities in HR operations. Any system which helps HR in monitoring an employee’s time spent in the company premises is called an attendance management system.

Some of the advanced attendance management App can also keep track of employees’ real-time location, job assignments, weekly off, leave and time-sheet etc.

truMe is one such intelligent HR friendly Attendance Management Software that enables HR teams to regulate everything from attendance management to determining employee shifts and leave management to real-time location tracking system and more.

truMe offers all kinds of digital, contactless interfaces for attendance – QR code, tap of a button on Attendance App, BLE, phone bio-metrics and Face Recognition Attendance System.

Process driven enterprises don’t have time to waste completing basic and repetitious HR duties manually or pursuing similar lengthy operations again and again. By investing in truMe Attendance Management System, they can easily delegate these time-consuming and repetitive activities to an automated system, so that HR teams can direct their focus on other vital activities.

What Makes truMe the Attendance Management System of choice for an HR Team?

Reduces Administrative Burden

truMe can easily handle time-consuming and repetitive activities of HR teams like attendance management and leave management saving HR’s time and energy. It acts as a friend of the HR team by sharing their administrative work burden.

Attendance Management

truMe provides a pleasant experience and easy to use multiple interfaces like App/ QR/ BLE/ Face Recognition, for employees to mark their attendance.

The system comes with a geofencing feature that allows HR to create multiple zones within a particular location and map employees to that zone. An employee can mark attendance only in the zone assigned to him unless HR allows him to mark attendance at some other place. Seamless mapping of employees with respect to departments and locations reduces the risk of fraud, proxy, time theft and other clock-in or clock-out problems faced by HR.

Also, if an employee is not on leave and does not mark the attendance by a cut-off time, HR and the employee concerned gets a notification on email or app.

Leave Management

Leave management is another area where the attendance management software  plays a significant role in helping out HR. An employee can apply for leave on truMe App and HR can grant leave on App itself. The leave status of the employee will be visible on the dashboard/ reports.

Integration with HRMS Software

truMe seamlessly integrates with all kinds of systems, including Payroll and HRMS software's.

Payroll is the process of providing compensation to an employee for their work and is calculated as per the time put in by the employee, considering any approved leaves or paid time off (PTO).

Accurate attendance intakes are very crucial for the enumeration of the salaries of employees. As salaries are paid for the time they worked and this information can only be affirmed via attendance data. Furthermore, attendance data is also used to calculate salary, daily payroll, attendance bonuses and overtime payments of employees.

truMe Attendance Management System can be linked to the payroll system, this provides inputs that help HRs in managing employee track records. Also, it can assist HR in recommending their superior for providing a bonus or appraisal to a particular employee on their promising performance.

HRMS software integrates, supervises, and automates many of the everyday HR processes of an organization. It can perform a variety of functions including management and tracking of recruiting data, employee demographics, benefits tracking, performance information, compliance and much more.

truMe seamlessly integrates with an HRMS. The system can both pull data from HRMS and push attendance data-real time into the HRMS for a seamless experience.

Easy Shift Scheduling and Better Planning

Assigning tasks, tracking shifts and planning the workforce are some of the key responsibilities of HR. truMe acts as a constant companion and friend of HR by real-time track of employees’ daily attendance, leave management, shift scheduling, overtime management etc.

Some exclusive feature of truMe that helps HR in better scheduling and planning:

Automatic Shift Scheduling

Managing rotational shift policies is one of the critical roles of HR professionals. With the help of truMe Face Recognition Attendance System, HR can formulate a system where shifts can be scheduled automatically on the basis of work & availability of employees and departments. truMe is like a wise friend of HR departments as it helps to automatically schedule shifts periodically and send prior notifications to employees about their shifts.

The system offers flexible options, HR can set working hours, shift timings and more even for a particular employee or department. Using truMe  Attendance App  HR can also set separate working hours and settings for each employee.

In a nutshell, truMe can take care of attendance in shifts. An organization also can define shifts and map employees against the shift.

HR can feed the working hours in the system at the organization level, department level and employee level.

An organization can define the annual holidays, working days for a location, working days for a particular employee and more.

truMe is a powerful platform that assists HR as a friend and creates capacity and flexibility on multiple counts. HR and employers can write rules in the system settings and these rules get implemented real-time. HR can easily assign tasks, track shifts and manage the workforce with few clicks.

Data Analytics and Reporting

Some of the key HR responsibilities in any organization is to maintain employee attendance records, generate some basic reports such as the number of working hours, overtime, absent, leave days etc. These reports should be easy to understand and available in an exportable format.

truMe makes it easy to track employee information, such as absence data, shift scheduling, overtime work, payroll, absent and paid leaves and some other key HR metrics, that streamline HR tasks.

Companies will benefit from having access to such data, as well as the ability of truMe to analyze it effectively, supports in making critical company decisions and assist in formulating business policies.

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