Singleton Construction’s Biometric Attendance Success with NextGen
Executive Summary Singleton Construction faced ongoing challenges with inaccurate time tracking, primarily due to buddy punching and manual timekeeping errors. To address these issues, NextGen implemented a biometric attendance system integrated with the BambooHR platform. This upgrade eliminated time theft, improved payroll accuracy, and reinforced workforce accountability, while preserving Singleton’s existing HR and approval workflows by posting attendance records on a real-time basis in employees’ timesheets in BambooHR The Challenge Singleton’s HR team was grappling with multiple timekeeping issues: Buddy punching had become widespread, allowing employees to clock in for one another, leading to inflated labor costs Manual time entries were prone to errors, especially among field staff, resulting in inaccurate records. Missed clock-outs created discrepancies that complicated payroll processing. While BambooHR served salaried employees well, the system lacked the robust tracking needed for the construction team in the field without altering the current approval process. Singleton required a time tracking solution that would support both biometric validation for field staff and maintain approval workflows within BambooHR for salaried and hourly personnel. The Solution NextGen delivered a biometric time and attendance system designed specifically for Singleton’s hybrid workforce needs. Key capabilities included: Biometric verification, using both facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, ensured that only authorized personnel could clock in or out—eliminating buddy punching. Real-time synchronization with BambooHR ensured accurate, up-to-date data across systems. Automatic clock-out functionality was introduced to avoid shift over-reporting. Workflow preservation, ensuring that approval processes remained intact for salaried staff while enhancing accountability among field employees through biometric validation and sending data to employees’ timesheets in BambooHR. The Results Following implementation, Singleton Construction saw a noticeable improvement in workforce accountability and payroll accuracy. By eliminating time theft and streamlining time tracking, the company strengthened operational control while maintaining its existing HR and approval processes. NextGen’s solution proved to be an ideal fit, integrating seamlessly with BambooHR and addressing the unique challenges of a distributed, field-based workforce. Ready to Streamline Your Time Tracking? To explore how NextGen can help your organization overcome timekeeping challenges, request a personalized demo by emailing care@ngworkforce.com. Our team of experts is ready to support your transformation.
