Two-Factor Authentication Creates Friction for Employee Time Clock Check-In
Hourly employees required to use 2FA to clock in via mobile workforce apps experience friction compared to traditional in-office punch clocks. The extra step is perceived as unnecessary overhead for a routine daily action. This reflects a tension between security requirements and usability in workforce management platforms.
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