Track staff attendance with digital check-in/out

Purpose

 1.1. Digitally monitor staff attendance for precise check-in/out records and compliance.
 1.2. Automate timesheet generation, reduce manual errors, and streamline payroll.
 1.3. Enable real-time notifications for late or absent staff.
 1.4. Integrate attendance logs with scheduling, HR, and analytics systems.
 1.5. Improve accountability and transparency in Anago restaurant workforce management.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Staff scans a QR code or RFID badge on entry/exit device.
 2.2. Geo-fenced mobile app detects arrival/departure within restaurant premises.
 2.3. Biometric hardware (fingerprint/face recognition) registers a check event.
 2.4. Staff submits a digital form via kiosk/tablet for check-in/out.
 2.5. Scheduled shift start/end time triggers an automated prompt to check status.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Microsoft Power Automate
  • Feature: "When an HTTP request is received" trigger, log to Microsoft Excel Online.

 3.2. Google Forms + Google Sheets
  • Feature: Google Forms for digital check-in, linked to Google Sheets with "on form submit" trigger for processing.

 3.3. Zapier
  • Feature: "Schedule by Zapier" for shift triggers, "Google Sheets" integration for database updates.

 3.4. Slack
  • Feature: "Slack workflow builder", trigger check-in via designated channel, log message timestamp.

 3.5. BambooHR
  • Feature/API: "/time_off/requests" endpoint, push check-in/out events to time tracking module.

 3.6. Kronos Workforce Ready
  • Feature: "Time & Attendance" API, use POST /api/v1/timecards for time punch records.

 3.7. ADP Workforce Now
  • Feature: "API Time & Attendance", POST clock-in/out data for each employee.

 3.8. QuickBooks Time (TSheets)
  • Feature/API: "/timesheets" endpoint, automate creation of check-in/out entries.

 3.9. Asana
  • Feature: "Tasks" with custom fields, log attendance events as completed tasks.

 3.10. Trello
  • Feature: "Butler Automation," create/check cards labeled by date for staff check-in.

 3.11. Jibble
  • Feature/API: POST /attendance, log punch in/out with device metadata.

 3.12. Deputy
  • Feature/api: "Timesheets Create" endpoint for check-in/out record insertion.

 3.13. When I Work
  • Feature/API: POST /time_clock_entries, record digital punches.

 3.14. Zoho People
  • Feature/API: "Attendance" module, /employeetime API to log events.

 3.15. Monday.com
  • Feature: Automations to move items between boards at check-in/out.

 3.16. Notion
  • Feature: Button block linked to a specific database for event logging.

 3.17. Salesforce
  • Feature/API: "Time Tracking App" or "Custom Object" for check-ins, REST API for new entry.

 3.18. ServiceNow
  • Feature/API: Table API for creating "Attendance" records on check-in event.

 3.19. Twilio SMS
  • Feature: Inbound SMS webhook, log check-in when staff texts PIN.

 3.20. Okta
  • Feature: Sign-in event webhook, use login to restaurant app as check-in trigger.

Benefits

 4.1. Eliminates manual timesheet errors and reduces admin burden.
 4.2. Real-time tracking of staff presence improves compliance and punctuality.
 4.3. Enables automated alerts and notifications for management.
 4.4. Facilitates integration with payroll, HR, and analytics for faster processing.
 4.5. Enhances operational efficiency and supports auditing and reporting needs.