Even today, many organizations still use traditional time card punch clocks and manually record employee hours. Not only are these techniques ineffective, but they’re also time-consuming and costly due to buddy punching and administrative costs. On the other hand, implementing a robust cloud-based TimeClock software is an optimal method for keeping time and attendance records, complying with labor laws, and enforcing corporate regulations. 

Upon using a cloud-based TimeClock software, the most prominent benefits organizations enjoy are the absence of buddy punching and a boost in the bottom line. Other benefits include improved operations, digital recordkeeping, and better insights to measure costs. However, adding biometrics into the mix takes the solution to another level as it prevents time theft, ensures employee verification, and more.

This article is for you if you’re still on the fence regarding cloud-based TimeClock software. It highlights the most common advantages your organization misses out on, especially when coupled with biometrics.

3 Benefits of a Cloud-based TimeClock Software

It Introduces Accuracy and Eliminates Errors

If an organization is shifting from manual time card punch clocks, a TimeClock solution introduces a new level of accuracy and experience for everyone involved. For starters, when an employee checks in when starting their workday, the TimeClock solution saves the data and starts tracking time. When the employee punches out, the solution stops tracking and keeps the calculations, eliminating the need for manual time and attendance recordkeeping and reducing errors. Since all the processes are automated, there’s no room for human error, improving accuracy. All of this information is shared with appropriate departments, like Finance and HR, to help with payroll, leave management, etc. A TimeClock solution also eliminates the time departments need to manually manage all of the above, thus freeing up resources.

It Introduces Accountability 

One of the benefits of using a cloud-based solution is that everything is stored in a single location. The same applies to cloud-based TimeClock software. As a result, the concerned departments receive accurate information when calculating work hours, bonuses, leaves, overtime, and more. 

On the other hand, audit trails help boost accountability as any changes made are logged and traceable, preventing any biases or prejudice. Moreover, all employees are treated equally, preventing anyone from receiving unfair advantages.

A Cloud-based TimeClock Software Reduces Time Theft

Unfortunately, employees frequently cover for one another at the workplace. For example, when an employee isn’t present or is late, they might ask a colleague to punch in on their behalf. This gives the impression that someone is working when they’re not, and it is referred to as buddy punching. It’s also time theft, illegal, and untraceable with manual TimeClocks.

With cloud-based TimeClock software, time theft is preventable, primarily when used with biometrics. For instance, with CloudApper RightPunch, a customizable employee time capture software for UKG, employees must verify their identities during punch-ins and punch-outs. Organizations can set up face biometrics or QR/barcode scanning — whichever they prefer. Employees need to scan their faces or the QR code/barcode, and all punch data is sent to UKG solutions. 

CloudApper RightPunch is customizable, affordable, and versatile employee time capture software that works seamlessly with UKG solutions. It ensures touchless identification, supports attestation and job transfers for organizations that need it, and can be used with any off-the-shelf Android or iOS tablet. 

Contact us now to learn more about CloudApper RightPunch and how it can boost your organization’s bottom line.