Executive summary
A leading construction company faced persistent challenges with inaccurate time tracking, impacting payroll accuracy and increasing costs. NextGen’s biometric time tracking system, detailed at NG Workforce Scheduling, addressed these issues by eliminating buddy punching, reducing errors, and integrating seamlessly with BambooHR. This solution preserved existing HR workflows while enhancing accountability across the company’s hybrid workforce.
Why Was Time Tracking a Problem?
The company struggled with unreliable time tracking, which led to payroll inaccuracies. Employees clocked in for each other, known as buddy punching, inflating labour costs. Manual time entries by field staff were often incorrect, and missed clock-outs caused discrepancies that complicated payroll. While BambooHR worked well for salaried employees, it lacked the robust tracking needed for field workers without disrupting established approval processes. The company needed a solution to ensure accurate tracking for field staff while maintaining existing HR workflows.
How Did Biometric Technology Help?
NextGen provided a biometric time tracking system tailored to the company’s needs, integrating smoothly with their hybrid workforce. Key features available at NGWorkforce Scheduling included
- Biometric verification: Facial recognition and fingerprint scanning ensured only authorised employees could clock in or out, stopping buddy punching.
- Real-time updates: Attendance data synced instantly with BambooHR, keeping records accurate and current.
- Automatic clock-outs: The system addressed missed clock-outs to prevent over-reported hours.
- Unchanged workflows: Existing approval processes for salaried staff were preserved, while field worker accountability improved through real-time timesheet updates in BambooHR.
What Benefits Did the Company Gain?
The biometric system delivered immediate improvements. Buddy punching was eradicated, ensuring payroll reflected actual hours worked. Manual entry errors and missed clock-out issues were resolved, streamlining payroll processing. The solution integrated seamlessly with BambooHR, maintaining familiar HR processes while enhancing oversight of field operations. This enabled the company to manage its distributed workforce more effectively, improving accountability and operational efficiency.
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