PwC attendance dashboard

PwC rolls out a traffic light system that uses badge swipes and wifi data to measure in office attendance across its UK and Ireland offices.

PwC uses traffic light dashboard to track office attendance

PwC has introduced a traffic light dashboard to monitor attendance across its 19 offices in the UK and Ireland. The system marks in office presence with colors: amber when attendance falls below 60 percent and red if it drops under 40 percent. Supervisors gained access to the tool in April, and executives can view the data while staff members can check their own records.

The move reflects a wider push toward data driven management in large professional firms. On one side, it can improve space planning, client scheduling, and team collaboration by showing who is where and when. On the other side, it raises concerns about privacy, pressure to show up, and how attendance metrics might be used in performance judgments. As data spreads through HR, finance, and operations, clear rules become essential to prevent misuse and to protect staff trust.

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A thoughtful balance between visibility and privacy will determine whether this tool boosts productivity or erodes trust.