RFID Employee Tracking Software

Make RFID employee tracking less manual & more impactful

In many work environments, losing track of personnel can lead to safety hazards, unnecessary costs, and misaligned resources.

Managing staffing and monitoring access gets complicated, especially in dynamic settings like hospitals, construction sites, and schools.

An RFID employee tracking system solves these challenges by providing automated, accurate visibility into workforce movements.

RedBeam RFID people tracking enables more effective operations

Workforce Optimization – Assign the right level of staff to the right tasks and locations.
Safety Protocols – Quickly locate employees during emergencies and ensure procedures are followed.
Cost Control – Reduce overcharges from improper job site assignments.
Audit-Ready Tracking – Maintain a detailed history of personnel access for compliance and reporting.

Turn RFID employee location tracking data into operational intelligence

RedBeam RFID personnel tracking provides real-time visibility into how and where people move through your facilities.

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Encode ID badges

Use employee badges equipped with passive RFID inlays to assign each person a unique identifier for the system to track.

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Track movement in critical areas

Install fixed RFID readers at key locations to detect badges as personnel move through entryways, corridors, or other defined zones.

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Gather real-time updates

Movement data – including time, location, and directionality – that’s captured by the fixed RFID readers gets transmitted to RedBeam RFID for processing.

Make informed decisions

RedBeam RFID uses REST APIs to push data to your back-office systems, ensuring a seamless flow of data, whenever and wherever it’s needed to support staffing decisions, security measures, and critical alerts.

RedBeam RFID employee tracking system highlights

Automatically find out what you need to know about who's going where with our comprehensive RFID personnel tracking system.

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Real-Time Monitoring

Analyze things like where your power plant workers spend their time, divided by job type.

Accurate Directionality

Monitor frequency of events like employees mistakenly entering high-cost work zones on construction sites.

Scalable Infrastructure

Support unlimited tags and locations in order to ensure full facility coverage in the event of an evacuation.

Event-Driven Notifications

Remotely manage fixed RFID readers' settings to record only pertinent inventory-in-motion events. This includes triggering unauthorized access alerts, informing loss prevention processes, and sending automated updates to ERP or other systems.

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Zebra hardware for RFID people tracking

When it comes to RFID-enabled personnel tracking, your hardware and components are especially critical.

In applications like this, where achieving highly accurate RFID reads is the number one requirement, we recommend top-performing options like these from Zebra Technologies –

ATR7000 Fixed RFID Readers. Deliver precise tracking with directional capabilities.
FXR90 GPS-Enabled Readers. Extend tracking outdoors with reliable cellular connectivity.
UHF Gen 2 RFID Cards. Maximize your read range with tags that can be captured even through badgeholders, handbags, pockets and backpacks.

Tell us about your facility conditions and business goals, and our professionals will help identify the right RFID employee tracking system components for your organization.

REDBEAM RFID CASE STUDY

Energy company saves millions on training efficiency and compliance

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Every year, a training facility at a large energy company handles education and authorization requirements for more than 18,000 new workers before they can be approved for work.

It’s imperative that the training program, which has an estimated annual cost of more than $30 million, runs as efficiently as possible.

When the company found that more than half of trainees’ time was spent idle or on non-value-added activities, it went searching for ways to speed up check-in processes and streamline training workflows – fast.

At check-in, admins use RedBeam to assign each trainee an RFID-enabled badge that’s associated with a unique employee ID.
Fixed RFID readers throughout the facility track employee badges as workers move around and attend training courses.
With the auto-generated badge location history, the company has an accurate record of each trainee’s real-time progress, which helps ensure they complete required training on time.
RedBeam RFID uses REST APIs to pass tracking data to the company’s business intelligence platform, which analyzes the information for additional opportunities to reduce idle time.

RedBeam’s RFID employee tracking solution has helped substantially reduce the time needed to check in new employees and eliminate the manual tasks involved with monitoring training activities.

Additionally, with better insights into how workers flow through the training process, the company has made significant progress in reducing non-value activities and shortening training cycles.

Together, these operational efficiency improvements have yielded multi-million dollar savings – and earned RedBeam a very satisfied customer.

Flexible integration for any industry

RedBeam RFID uses modern, web-based REST APIs to seamlessly integrate with your existing backend systems.

From ERP solutions to electronic medical records (EMRs), student tracking platforms, and more, our easy integration offers teams the right details to: make decisions based on real-time data and insights; drive better results; and respond quickly to changing conditions.

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RFID employee tracking FAQs

Q: Is RFID the same as GPS tracking?

A: No, RFID is not the same as GPS tracking. Although both offer the ability to track and identify items, the technologies work differently and have different ideal uses.

RFID –

Uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to items that pass near RFID readers.
Typically involves relatively short read ranges – although some device-and-tag combinations can work at distances of up to 100 feet or so.
Most often involves completely passive tag technology. Under ideal conditions, this means that tags can be used for up to 20 years – no batteries required.
Works well in applications like inventory management, access control, yard management, etc.

GPS –

Uses multiple satellite signals to calculate the precise locations of objects and people on a global scale.
Requires receivers to have a consistent source of power – such as batteries or a hard-wired connection – to constantly power its search for signals.
Has no fixed range as long as the receiver is able to access satellite signals.
Works well in applications like navigation and tracking vehicles, phones, and other items over long distances.

Q: What types of businesses benefit the most from RedBeam RFID employee tracking?

A: RedBeam RFID employee tracking benefits any organization for whom enhancing workforce management, safety, and efficiency are top concerns. Here are just a few examples:

Healthcare facilities – Track patients, staff, and medical equipment use within hospitals to ensure patient safety, improve care response times, and streamline workflows.
Manufacturing and warehousing – Track workers’ movements to optimize productivity and increase safety around hazardous areas.
Retail – Analyze employee presence and customer movement around the sales floor to better understand shopping patterns and reduce shrink.
Event management – Track attendees, staff, and VIPs at large events to manage crowd control and personalize guest experiences.
Corporate workspaces – Monitor employee movements within offices to improve space utilization, restrict access to sensitive systems, and locate individuals in the event of an emergency.
Educational organizations – Track students and staff on campus to automate attendance recording, improve access control, and alert staff to emergencies or unusual activities.
Hospitality – Assess guest and staff movements at hotels, resorts and theme parks to streamline check-ins and provide better service.

Q: How secure is the data collected by RedBeam RFID personnel tracking software?

A: The data collected by our RFID employee tracking software is very secure. To protect the integrity of your workforce data, we provide things like:

Built-in Auth0 authentication and authorization – which ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized users, meeting industry-leading standards for security; and
SOC 2 Type II certification – with regular penetration testing and ongoing security scanning to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Every aspect of our design and development is focused on reducing security risks while maximizing the benefits of robust RFID employee tracking.

Q: Is it legal to track your employees' location?

A: Yes, RFID employee tracking is generally legal when done transparently with proper notice to employees. Employers must comply with privacy laws, inform workers about tracking practices, and limit monitoring to work-related purposes.

Laws vary by jurisdiction, so consult legal counsel to ensure your RFID employee tracking system meets all regulatory requirements and respects employee privacy rights.

Q: How far can RFID be tracked?

A: RFID tracking typically works within 100 feet, depending on the system configuration and hardware used. Passive RFID tags commonly read from a few inches to 30 feet, while active systems extend further.

For outdoor applications, GPS-enabled RFID readers can track beyond traditional ranges. The specific distance depends on reader power, tag type, and environmental factors affecting signal strength.

Q: How does RedBeam RFID improve workplace safety?

A: RedBeam RFID employee tracking enhances safety by providing real-time location visibility during emergencies, enabling quick evacuations and headcounts.

The system monitors access to hazardous areas, sends alerts when employees enter restricted zones, and maintains detailed movement records.

This ensures compliance with safety protocols and helps organizations respond swiftly to critical situations, protecting workforce well-being.

Q: What equipment is needed for RedBeam RFID?

A: RedBeam RFID employee tracking requires three core components:

RFID-enabled ID badges or cards with passive tags
Fixed RFID readers installed at strategic locations throughout facilities
Tracking software to process movement data

Organizations also need antennas, mounting hardware, and network connectivity. Specific equipment depends on facility size, environmental conditions, and tracking requirements.

Q: Can RedBeam RFID integrate with existing business systems?

A: Yes, RedBeam RFID employee tracking system integrates smoothly with existing platforms through REST APIs. It connects with ERP solutions, electronic medical records, student tracking systems, and business intelligence platforms.

This enables real-time data sharing, automated alerts, and comprehensive reporting. Data flows directly into back-office systems, supporting informed staffing decisions and operational efficiency across organizations.