Whether you’re in the office or out in the field, GPS time tracking makes it easy to manage your remote or mobile workforce. See who’s on the clock and where they’re working, schedule new jobs on the fly, and build trust with your team.
Easily manage your team no matter where they work
GPS time tracking features and benefits
GPS location tracking**
Real-time coordination
Employee GPS tracking shows which employee is closest to the next job site.** Deploy your workforce for maximum efficiency.
Mileage tracking
Automatic GPS mileage tracking lets you see how far employees travel when they’re on the clock so you can easily file taxes and reimburse expenses.
Geofence time tracking**
Enable a geofence that reminds employees to clock in or out when they enter or leave a job site. More accurate timesheets mean fewer timesheet edits.
See who’s working
Get real-time insight into your mobile workforce. Get a map view of who’s on the clock and where they’re located with the Who’s Working window.
Increased accountability
With GPS time tracking, managers of remote teams can verify employees are on-site and safe, in the app and online.
Who uses QuickBooks Time for GPS time tracking
Thousands of businesses use QuickBooks Time GPS time tracking for their mobile teams and millions of employees clock in and out each day using the QuickBooks Workforce mobile app. GPS time tracking is a great fit for:
- Remote workers and mobile employees
- Construction workers and landscapers
- Service-based businesses
- Businesses with employees in multiple locations
How to use the GPS employee tracker
Employee GPS time tracking is simple and safe with QuickBooks Time. Employees can clock in or out from a mobile device with just one touch. QuickBooks Time records employee locations throughout the workday and attaches that GPS data to their timesheets.** How to use the QuickBooks Time GPS time tracker:
- Sign up for a free 30-day QuickBooks Time trial—no credit card required.*
- Invite your employees to use QuickBooks Time.
- Turn on GPS location tracking Company Settings.**
- Enable location services for QuickBooks Time in your phone’s settings.
- Start tracking time using the QuickBooks Time mobile app.
- See the GPS map using the Who’s Working window.
- Use that data for more efficient scheduling, dispatching, and more.
Why QuickBooks Time for GPS time tracking
QuickBooks Time has over 75,000 five-star reviews, making it a top-rated time tracking app.1 The QuickBooks Workforce mobile app with GPS is used by over 1 million employees around the world to track time and submit timesheets for payroll.**
Employees who use GPS at work report positive experiences
Introducing GPS tracking to your workforce might be easier than you think. 78% of employees say they are comfortable using GPS tracking at work, according to a 2019 survey of U.S. employees. Of those who use GPS tracking in the workplace, 65% report positive experiences. Only 4% report negative experiences. Learn more