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The GT8: Beyond Time & Attendance Tracking

As Grosvenor Technology’s flagship HCM device, the features of the GT8 go far beyond simple time and attendance management to embody something far more exciting – a new way to propel your business with rich data and streamlined processes.

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Ben Lagden - Commercial Director of Grosvenor Technology

Ben Lagden


Commercial Director

Time clocks have come a long way from the mechanical punch clock of the past. Over the past 50 years, digital time clocks have taken over the space, offering a modern solution to an age-old problem – how to effectively and accurately manage your people.  
 
But a time clock from 1990, or even 2012 is a long way from what they can do today. And the GT8 is leading the charge with innovation and user simplicity. As Grosvenor Technology’s flagship HCM device, the features of the GT8 go far beyond simple time and attendance management to embody something far more exciting – a new way to propel your business with rich data and streamlined processes.

Accuracy and Security for the Modern Workforce

Security and reliability are at the heart of the GT8, with the option of advanced biometric identification. You can choose from facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or a combination of both (as well as more traditional means, such as proximity fobs and cards) to ensure accurate tracking of your employees’ time. And let’s not forget just how powerful the GT8 is – the device can clock someone in or out in under a second, making it a useful companion at start and end of shifts.  

For many of the GT8’s users, it’s the effortless efficiency of employee time tracking that sets it apart. Staff feel assured by the reliable clocking – they’ll always receive accurate remuneration for their worked hours, and for management, there’s the elimination of time theft via buddy punching. It’s a win win. 

But above all else, the GT8 provides absolute data privacy assurance. The GT8 has been designed with compliance in mind. The inbuilt robust encryption protocols protect sensitive employee information and ensure you remain compliant with data regulations – whether that’s in the UK, Europe, the US or Asia.  

Evolving with Your Needs

Giving the GT8 an Android-based operating system was a considered decision – while Grosvenor Technology also offers HCM solutions using Linux, like the GT10, our flagship device seals its longevity by using the familiar framework that Android provides.  
 
It helps create a secure and useful ecosystem with your existing apps and systems, allowing you to design a workflow that reduces admin, speeds up processes and utilises data to make strategic decisions. The GT8 takes things a step further, however, by enabling you to customise the device to suit the needs of your organisation. Whether you operate in manufacturing, healthcare, or another industry, the GT8 provides a flexible platform for your workforce management.

How HCM Delivers Profits 

Here’s what really matters – the tangible benefits that the GT8 can provide: 

  • Accurate Payroll: Staff are paid for the hours they work and buddy punching is a thing of the past. 
  • Reduced Security Risks: Data privacy is ensured, derisking your business in one of the most essential ways. 
  • Improved Hygiene: The touchless interface helps maintain a healthy workforce, which is especially critical in healthcare or food-related industries. 
  • Optimised Workforce Management: You can use collected data to make informed scheduling and staffing needs decisions. 

The GT8: More Than a Time Clock 

The GT8 is more than just a time clock. It’s a powerful tool that helps you streamline operations, enhance security, and make data-driven decisions that benefit your business. 

You can find out more about the GT8 and its powerful features here.

Ben Lagden

Written by Ben Lagden, Commercial Director

Before joining Grosvenor Technology, Ben’s background was in engineering before he joined a data capture manufacturer for the retail industry. He has a unique blend of in-depth industry knowledge from both a technical and commercial perspective. Ben joined Grosvenor Technology in April 1999. 

Expertise

After closely working with HCM partners for many years, Ben has extensive knowledge of the Human Capital Management market and the environments it serves. Over this extensive time at Grosvenor, he has worked in many other roles within the business, including running development teams, professional services consultancy, and management. Most recently, he is focused on product direction and strategy whilst leading the commercial team towards the company’s future goals. In recognition of his commercial expertise, Ben was promoted to Commercial Director in July 2022.

New technologies, teamwork and determination inspire Ben, particularly when they’re combined and deliver time and cost savings to the customers.

Ben puts the success of the company down to the team’s flexibility and agility. It enables the company to uniquely deliver precisely what the market and customers require, utilising new technologies for customers across a variety of languages, countries, and cultures. He finds it satisfying when creativity combined with product knowledge and experience within the business repeatedly brings to the market innovative and unique solution that resolve incumbent dissatisfaction.