Stop Buddy Punching & Time Theft

The cumulative impact of time theft through buddy punching can significantly affect a company’s profits. Virtual TimeClock directly combats this issue by offering secure login options. By requiring a password or PIN for clocking in and out, we eliminate casual buddy punching among employees.

For businesses requiring an extra layer of security, an employee's Social Security Number (SSN) can be used as a password. Its length makes it difficult to memorize, and the risk of identity theft strongly discourages employees from sharing or writing it down. With these robust safeguards, Virtual TimeClock helps ensure accurate time tracking and payroll integrity.

With the widespread use of Apple’s Touch ID and Face ID, many companies are exploring biometrics to prevent buddy punching. While biometric time clock solutions exist, low-cost options often prove unreliable, and high-quality proprietary systems remain cost-prohibitive for most small businesses.

Beyond the significant cost, several real-world challenges make biometric time clocks impractical for many. Regular cleaning and maintenance of biometric hardware can diminish the promised convenience. More critically, a simple online search reveals easy ways for employees to bypass fingerprint-based biometric readers, undermining their effectiveness and the security they aim to provide.