Buddy Punch: End Time Theft with Facial Recognition

I. Why Buddy Punch is the Ultimate Time Attendance Software

For years, managing hourly workers meant dealing with the headache of "buddy punching"—where one employee clocks in or out for another. Our expert analysis shows this practice costs businesses billions annually.

Buddy Punch was specifically designed to eliminate this issue by replacing old paper cards and outdated PIN systems with a modern, feature-rich mobile time clock app.

The platform doesn't just record time; it leverages "smart" technologies—what we can call an AI attendance system—to automate verification and compliance. This ensures that every minute you pay for is a minute truly worked, making it essential time theft prevention software.

II. Key Features: The "Smart" Layer of Employee Time Tracking

The core strength of Buddy Punch lies in its features organized around Accountability, Scheduling, and Payroll. The Accountability features use advanced technology to verify the **who**, **where**, and **when** of every punch.

A. Stopping Time Theft with Biometric Verification

The most common question we hear is, how to stop buddy punching effectively. The answer lies in verification methods that are impossible to fake:

Webcam Photo Verification

As an alternative to Face ID, the system can require employees to snap a webcam photo at the moment of clocking in or out, providing a visual audit log.

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III. Streamlining Operations: Scheduling and Payroll

Beyond verification, Buddy Punch simplifies the two most time-consuming parts of labor management: scheduling and payroll.

A. Powerful Employee Scheduling Software

The intuitive scheduling module is an essential companion to the Buddy Punch time clock. It significantly cuts down on communication errors and shift disputes:

• Drag-and-Drop Builder: Easily create and distribute schedules across different departments and locations.

• Shift Trades & Covers: Employees can manage their own shift swaps directly through the mobile time clock app, requiring only manager approval to automate coordination.

• Proactive Alerts: The system sends automated alerts for early/late punches or missed shifts, allowing for proactive management of labor costs.

B. Payroll and Compliance Automation

This is where your investment pays off. Buddy Punch acts as robust payroll software with time tracking integration, turning raw data into ready-to-process timesheets.

• Automatic Overtime Calculation Software: Set custom rules for daily, weekly, or double-time overtime. The system calculates these hours automatically, eliminating manual errors that lead to compliance fines.

• PTO Tracking App: Employees submit time off requests via the app. Managers approve them, and the system automatically deducts the time from the accrual balance and adds it to the timesheet.

• Job Costing Time Tracking: Track time against specific job codes or projects, providing essential data for billing and accurate project costing.

• Seamless Integration: The system seamlessly syncs approved timesheet data with major providers like QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), ADP, Paychex, and Gusto.

IV. Pricing: An Affordable Time Clock for Small Business

Buddy Punch offers a transparent pricing structure, making it an affordable time clock for small business and scalable for enterprise growth. The cost is based on a low monthly Base Fee plus a Per-User Fee.

Plan	Base Fee (Monthly)	Per-User Fee (Monthly)	Best For	Key Features Included
Starter	$19	$4.49/user	Basic employee time tracking needs.	GPS on punches, Mobile Apps, PTO tracking app, Payroll Integrations.
Pro	$19	$5.99/user	Growing teams needing accountability and scheduling.	All Starter, plus Basic Geofencing, Webcam Photos, Employee scheduling software.
Enterprise	$19	$10.99/user	Large organizations requiring advanced features.	All Pro, plus Real-Time GPS, Custom Reporting, Dedicated Support.