TrustRadius Insights for Buddy Punch are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Convenient and Easy-to-Use Time-Off Requests: Several users have found Buddy Punch to be very convenient and easy to use when it comes to submitting time-off requests. The user-friendly interface allows them to easily input their desired dates and specify the type of leave they need, ensuring a seamless process for managing their time off.
Excellent Customer Service: Many reviewers have praised the customer service of Buddy Punch, describing it as second to none. Users appreciate the prompt and knowledgeable support they receive whenever they have questions or encounter any issues. The exceptional customer service provided by Buddy Punch helps users feel supported and confident in using the software.
Flexible Pay Rates Based on Department: A significant benefit highlighted by multiple users is the ability to set different pay rates based on department within Buddy Punch. This feature encourages employees to strive for more skilled work as they can see how their efforts are rewarded financially. By providing this flexibility, Buddy Punch enables businesses to effectively manage payroll while motivating employees towards professional growth.
We use Buddy Punch as our time tracking software. We are able to use it to verify that people are punching in / out at the correct location. It keeps track of vacation and holidays for us. It's also used to process our payroll.
We use Buddy Punch for time keep, PTO requests, and payroll integration. Buddy Punch was an amazing fit for our practice and we couldn't be more pleased!
Pros
Customer Service and Support
Ease of Use
Payroll Integration
Cons
Customizable reports
Likelihood to Recommend
Great fit for the businesses that aren't looking for overly complicated. It fit our needs perfectly! Specifically payroll integration with Quickbooks Desktop. To top it all off, their customer support is AMAZING! Other companies should take note. Setup was a breeze and we are very happy with Buddy Punch!
Buddy Punch was able to fix how we track our attendance. This is also a different way to punch in and out. This also fixed some of our colleagues that sometimes misses punching in or out. This ensures that we would remember doing our daily selfies when punching in and out.
Pros
Punch in and out
Attendance tracking
A different way to do attendance
Likelihood to Recommend
This is well suited for a hybrid or pure work from home setups. This can also be used for emergencies, as it also tracks the employee's last PIN when they logged in or logged out. This ensures that the employees log in to their normal space or if they are elsewhere.
I like how simple it is to handle anything; the software is quite useful for businesses. There is nothing I detest about it; it is fantastic. It makes clocking in and out of work much easier. It resolved the most of the concerns with working from home. You can see where they are logging in and out. It can also take photos, which is excellent.
Pros
GPS Tracking
Filling and approving PTO
Captured Time in and out photo
Plotting schedule
Plotting Breaks
Cons
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Everything goes smoothly and effortlessly.
Likelihood to Recommend
I can easily plot schedules and break. I can copy the previous schedule so I don't need to enter it one by one. It save a lot of time and efforts. It resolved the most of the concerns with working from home. You can see where they are logging in and out. It can also take photos, which is excellent.
We use Buddy Punch daily for our attendance tracker. It made it easier for us to tack every one's in and outs. This also made the team's leaves more planned. It made it easier to plan for everyone's schedule adjustments if needed as we see everyone that will be present on a day to day basis.
Pros
In and out photos is a great way to start
Location tracking
Leave tracking
Overall attendance
Cons
Blurred background should be an option
The schedule on the right side for punch in and out should be segregated more clearly
Nothing else
Likelihood to Recommend
It's been great so far. We've been using it for at least 6 months now and it's been great. The pictures for in and outs are also now a norm for us to dress up or get wacky pictures from time to time. This was a fun way for the team to dress up while working at home.
I, personally, use Buddy Punch to punch in & out from work, as well as enter my PTO hours. This helps me easily keep track of my hours I have worked for the week. I am also able to clearly see how many PTO hours are needed, if I'm taking any time off that week.
Pros
Forgot to punch in/out - easy to fix your time
can't figure it out - play around a bit & you will
need to enter PTO - go to a different screen & just enter the amount of time you want to be paid for
Cons
Helpful video of 'How To'
Likelihood to Recommend
I feel as though, even if you're not technologically inclined, you'll easily be able to figure out how to utilize this program. It is easy to navigate and figure out just by taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the different areas and features. From entering PTO time to editing a missed/wrong punch, it is simple to enter the time you need.
I use Buddy Punch every day to clock in and out of work. It makes navigating through the website so easy! I never have to worry if I clocked in correctly. It is very user friendly and so practical. Every company should use Buddy punch for their employees. It is very hassle free, and the customer service is great!
Pros
Makes clocking in and out very easy
Easy to navigate the website
Customer service is great!
Never had any issues with Buddy Punch
Cons
Making it a bit easier to request time off
Easier to adjust time log ins
Likelihood to Recommend
It is perfect if you need to punch in for work. Punch out for lunch. And clock out for the day. Loading the website is super-fast. The menu section makes everything very easy. I never have had an issue where I can't get to a section that I want to.
It’s the easiest app to use to login on to punch in and punch out for your job. You can track all your hours and time off hours. You can adjust the hours you need incase you make a mistake or forgot and then your supervisor we’ll only have to approve it. You can take a picture to prove your at work and sign in with so many features like face recognition or password or passcode with symbols.
Pros
Taking a picture of one to verify your the owner of the account to punch in and punch out.
Keep all your hours you work in order
Having all your time off hours
Having the option to go back and being able to see your hours from your previous work shifts
Cons
On taking the picture sometimes it said it didn’t take it and then it shows it acceptable
Punching out sometimes glitches and you have punch out already
The option to punch in without it sometimes glitching and asking for a retake of a picture
Likelihood to Recommend
We’ll suite with asking for a picture of one to verify that your the owner of the account and less appropriate when it monitoring you completely when your viewing your hours work and the camera on when you don’t need a to take a picture to punch in or punch out.