WebWork adds GPS and geofencing for field teams

WebWork Time Tracker has added GPS tracking, geofencing-based attendance, and a redesigned mobile app to support construction, HVAC, cleaning, and other field-service teams. The launch completes a 2026 rollout aimed at giving mobile workers location-verified time tracking without manual timesheets. Why it matters: - Field-service teams often move between job sites, which makes time tracking harder to verify than desk-based work. - WebWork’s new tools are aimed at giving managers proof of on-site presence, cleaner payroll data and more accurate client billing. - The release is designed for construction, HVAC, plumbing, cleaning, landscaping and home care teams that need location-aware tracking. What happened: - WebWork Time Tracker launched GPS tracking, geofencing-based attendance and a redesigned mobile app on June 16, 2026. - The release completes a field service time tracking suite WebWork built out over the course of 2026. - Earlier 2026 launches included the Time Clock Kiosk and the AI Agent. - WebWork said the new tools are built for crews that work on-site rather than at desks. The details: - GPS tracking records worker locations throughout the day and gives managers a live map view of active employees, site arrivals, transit status and route history. - GPS starts when an employee starts the timer in the WebWork mobile app and keeps recording even when the device loses internet connection. - Stored location data syncs automatically once the signal returns. - Geofencing lets managers set job sites by entering an address and choosing a radius between 50 and 5,000 meters. - The timer starts automatically when a phone enters the geofenced area and stops when the phone leaves. - Each visit logs entry time, exit time, total duration inside the boundary, time outside the boundary and the percentage of tracked time at the location. - Companies with multiple sites can import locations through CSV or XLSX files. - Geofenced hours flow into payroll-ready timesheet reports compatible with Deel, Wise, PayPal, Gusto and Payoneer. - The mobile app was redesigned on both Android and iOS. - New app pages include Overview, Projects, Time Editor and Tasks. - Face Recognition unlock is now available on both platforms. - Live Activity support keeps the active timer visible on the lock screen. - Employees can choose a project and task before starting the timer, edit time entries, manage breaks with policy limits and remaining-time visibility, and create or edit tasks on the go. - Time tracking, GPS logging, break tracking and geofence-triggered attendance run through one mobile interface. - The app syncs in real time with the WebWork dashboard and desktop tracker. - WebWork also says its broader field-service toolkit includes shift scheduling, task management, break tracking, leave management and attendance monitoring. - Shift scheduling supports custom hours and shift patterns, with overtime alerts when planned hours are exceeded. - Task management supports subtasks, due dates and priorities. Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader shift toward location-verified time tracking in field industries. - Construction, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, cleaning and home care businesses face the same problem: tracking hours accurately when workers are constantly moving. - A single system for attendance, location verification and workforce management can reduce manual check-ins and reconciliation work. - WebWork is positioning the platform as a replacement for a mix of separate tools. - MID Construction, a company featured in WebWork case studies, cut its per-employee tracking cost by nearly half after consolidating onto WebWork. What’s next: - WebWork’s field-service suite now spans shared clock-in at fixed locations, autonomous productivity analysis and location-based attendance for mobile workers. - The company says the combined tools give field-service businesses a connected system without requiring a desktop. - WebWork will likely use the new suite to compete for more mobile and multi-site workforces as location-aware tracking becomes more common. The bottom line: - WebWork is turning time tracking into a field-service platform built around GPS, geofencing and mobile-first workflows.