Buddy punching
Buddy punching refers to when staff clock in or out of shifts on
behalf of their colleagues or coworkers. This is usually done to
cover up instances of lateness, or to give their employer the
impression that they were in work longer than they actually
were.
Modern
clocking-in systems
eliminate the risk of buddy punching by requiring staff to enter
unique PINs rather than using timecards or signing in. Managers
can also enable photo-taking on clock-in, so they can be sure
that the person clocking in is who they say they are.