Dormakaba Will Launch Smile App for HCM Tracking
Managers will gain new mobile tools to track frontline labor across major HCM platforms starting next week.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Remote Work
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Dormakaba will release its Smile application next week to integrate time tracking with major HCM platforms like SAP and Workday. The tool, which debuts October 19, 2026, at the HR Tech conference in Las Vegas, offers mobile-first clocking for frontline staff.
Why it matters
Employers are seeking faster, more reliable methods to manage frontline productivity as worker expectations for digital tools rise. The app addresses a gap in satisfaction, as current mobile toolsets often fall short of the needs of the modern hourly workforce.
Industry data shows 70% of frontline workers value mobile-accessible tools, compared to 53% who are satisfied with their current setup. The Smile app connects to major systems like SAP Successfactors, Workday, and Oracle HCM to support precise labor tracking.
The players
Dormakaba
A global provider of access control and labor management technology solutions for enterprise and industrial operations.
The details
The Smile app streamlines time and attendance by enabling employees to record hours and breaks directly from mobile devices or tablets. It integrates with existing B-Comm infrastructure to capture labor data categorized by cost centers, projects, and worktags. For businesses requiring high-security verification, the platform includes an optional facial recognition feature for check-ins.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Dormakaba officially launches the Smile app at the HR Tech conference in Las Vegas.
Market Landscape
This release extends the capabilities of the existing B-Comm HCM platform by transitioning core tracking features to a mobile-native interface. The move follows a broader industry shift toward digitizing frontline workforce management through integrated, platform-agnostic tools.
Operators currently utilizing B-Comm or similar HCM systems should evaluate whether their current clock-in procedures for frontline staff are creating friction or data gaps. Businesses should monitor the app release to determine if integrating facial recognition or mobile tracking could improve labor cost accuracy.
The takeaway
Frontline workers are increasingly demanding intuitive mobile tools to manage their schedules, with a significant satisfaction gap remaining in many current stacks. Evaluate your current labor tracking systems against this benchmark to see if mobile-first entry could improve data precision.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityWorldMarket.
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