PA Restaurant Chain Eliminates Buddy Punching Completely with iPad-based AI TimeClock for UKG/Kronos

A well-known restaurant chain in Pennsylvania faced a major issue with buddy punching, where employees would clock in or out on behalf of their coworkers. This fraudulent practice led to inaccurate attendance records and unfair wage distribution, affecting the company’s profitability and workforce morale. To tackle this problem, they turned to CloudApper’s AI-powered UKG/Kronos Time Clock, i.e. CloudApper AI TimeClock.

Eliminate Buddy Punching with CloudApper AI TimeClock

The restaurant chain was struggling with widespread buddy punching. Employees could manipulate time records as they only had to maintain a spreadsheet and input their clock-in and out time in it, resulting in overpayment for hours not actually worked. This not only impacted the company’s financials but also created an unfair work environment, demoralizing honest employees.

To eliminate buddy punching, the restaurant chain needed a reliable solution that could seamlessly integrate with their UKG/Kronos system. CloudApper AI TimeClock, with its advanced face ID recognition feature, was the perfect fit. The AI TimeClock, installed on iPads at strategic locations, ensures that only the actual employee can clock in or out.

Employees clock in and out by tapping the “Submit Punch” module and scanning their faces for verification. The face ID recognition technology quickly and accurately authenticates the employee’s identity, sending the data to the UKG Pro WFM platform. This process guarantees precise and up-to-date attendance records.

Read the rest of the article to learn how you can eliminate buddy punching completely with CloudApper’s UKG/Kronos Time Clock.