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In the past, we’ve talked about how GPS devices can help employers keep track of employees. And we’ve also discussed how GPS tracking technology is being used in the game of golf.

Well, now we can report that the worlds of GPS tracking, employee negligence and the game of golf have collided.

One city in Illinois gave its employees cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities with the aim of improving productivity.  Tracking devices were also installed on city trucks. The city was clear about this being the purpose for providing the cell phones. Even so, employees are apt to forget that they have such a device. Or, they may not be fully aware of how such devices actually work.

One of this city’s superintendents is now on administrative leave because he was tracked to a golf course when he was supposed to be at work. The matter is still under investigation.

As an employer, we know that you certainly are not looking to catch employees being dishonest. However, using GPS tracking devices can help route out unproductive employees. A GPS tracking device can explain why certain things just aren’t getting done in a timely fashion.

On the other hand, the information that you get with a GPS tracking system could be used to find star employee too. Your GPS tracking devices  can inform you about which employees are doing what they are supposed to do and showing up at the right place, at the right time. You probably already know who does a good job, but now you’ll have additional proof.