As a manager, where can you find an associate's actual time record during the current shift?

The correct choice is finding an associate's actual time record during the current shift at the time clock. The time clock is specifically designed to record the start and end times of an associate's shifts, providing real-time data on their clock-in and clock-out times. When you need to verify an associate's attendance or hours worked for a particular shift, the time clock is the most direct and accurate source.

Other tools like employee scheduling software or store management portals may provide valuable information related to scheduling, hours worked, or payroll data, but they do not record the real-time clock-in and clock-out actions of an associate during their shift. An associate’s personal file is generally used for storing employment history and performance evaluations rather than live time-tracking information. Thus, the time clock remains the primary and most reliable method for accessing current shift timing records.