Overview: Buddy Punch offers different time entry options that Administrators can assign to employees. These options determine how employees record their worked hours, either by punching in/out, entering total hours, or a combination of both.
Time Entry Options
1. Start by navigating to the Settings --> Time Entry Options page:
2. From there, you can set the default time entry option for new employees using the dropdown in the top left, and apply settings for pre-existing workers:
The time entry options include:
Punches Only (Start and End Times)
Employees track their time by punching in and out in real-time.
If edits are enabled, employees can manually enter their punch in/out
Commonly used by hourly employees who need precise start and end times.
Time Entry Only (Duration)
Employees enter the total amount of time worked instead of punching in/out.
Example: 8 hours 30 minutes for a full day, or 30 minutes for a specific project.
No start or end times are associated with this option.
Commonly used by salaried employees.
Punches & Time Entry
Employees can either punch in/out or enter the total number of hours worked.
Provides flexibility when different employees or work situations require both methods.
FAQs
Q: Can managers configure employee time entry options?
A: No, only Administrators have the permissions to configure time entry methods for employees.