23 Jan 2026
Audit trails: why they matter for payroll and compliance
When clock-ins are edited, you need a clear record. Here’s what an audit trail should include and why it protects you.
Clock in. On time. Every time.
QR code or NFC card clock-ins with smart shift rules, automatic IN/OUT pairing, and powerful tools for managers. Export payroll in seconds.
- Employees, shifts, terminals & real-time clock-ins
- Smart rules for late, early, missed and overnight shifts
- Manager and admin dashboards with role-based access
- Payroll-ready exports with automated calculations
Today at a glance
- 128Clock-ins
- 6Late arrivals
- 3No-shows
WC Terminal for devices
Clock in using NFC cards or QR codes. Designed for speed, accuracy and on-site reliability – fully integrated with your organisation’s terminals and shift rules.
Available on iOS.
- QR & NFC scanning built in
- Location based clock ins
- Secure access
- Smart sync & offline recording
WC Employee app
Everything employees need, right in their pocket. View clock-ins, shifts, holidays, documents and announcements — all securely linked to your organisation.
Available on iOS.
- View clock-ins & working history
- Holidays & availability
- Access personal documents
- Apple Wallet pass support
- Built-in help & guidance
Employees
Add staff, manage personal details, assign roles, and keep everything in one secure place.
Shifts
Build repeating patterns, handle nights and split shifts, and apply custom grace and rounding rules.
Clock-ins
IN/OUT location based clock ins, terminal mapping, and clean exports for payroll.
Terminals
NFC and QR terminals (device dependant), monitor activity, and see which staff have clocked in and where.
Absences & Holidays
Track sickness, assign leave types, manage holiday balances, and approve requests with one click.
Policies & Rules
Configure lateness, overtime, rounding, midnight rules, and custom shift behaviours for your workforce.
Documents
Share policies, contracts and certificates securely, with version history and revision control.
Announcements
Share updates with your teams. Employees see clear, actionable messages in their dashboard.
Departments & Locations
Organise your workforce across locations and departments with flexible reporting and access control.
Fire Roll Call
Generate up-to-date roll call lists from live clock-ins so you know who is on site in an emergency.
Attendance & Bradford
See Bradford scores and attendance trends so managers can spot patterns early and act fairly.
Overtime
Define overtime rules, approve additional hours, and keep everything tied back to shifts and payroll.
Payroll Exports
Get accurate totals per employee including hours, leave, overtime and anomalies — ready for payroll.
Self-Service “My File”
Let employees update their own details, see holidays and documents, and reduce admin back-and-forth.
Roles & Permissions
Fine-tune what each role can see and do, with overrides for managers and trusted users.
Security & 2FA
Protect access with role-based controls and optional two-factor authentication for sensitive accounts.
Email Preferences
Let users choose which alerts and digests they receive so notifications stay helpful, not noisy.
Help & Support
In-app help, guidance and support so new managers and employees can get up to speed quickly.
Latest from the blog
Guides and tips to help you track time, manage shifts, and export payroll faster.
19 Jan 2026
Night shifts and midnight rules: avoiding broken IN/OUT pairs
If your team works past midnight, your clock-in system must understand it. Here’s what to configure.
16 Jan 2026
Overtime rules: how to keep it fair (and easy for payroll)
Overtime gets messy fast. Here’s how to keep it consistent using clear rules, approvals, and good reporting.
Simple, reliable clock-in software for modern teams
WorkClocking helps businesses accurately track employee attendance, manage shifts, and export payroll-ready hours - without spreadsheets, guesswork, or manual corrections.
Whether you manage a small team or a multi-location workforce, WorkClocking gives you real-time visibility of who is on site, who is late, and how many hours have been worked - all backed by configurable rules that reflect how your business actually operates.
Who WorkClocking is built for
- Retail & hospitality - track punctuality, prevent buddy clocking, and manage variable shifts.
- Warehouses & manufacturing - see who is on site in real time and generate accurate fire roll calls.
- Construction & field teams - location-based clock-ins using QR codes or NFC cards.
- Office & hybrid teams - flexible rules for early starts, late finishes, and overnight shifts.
Problems we solve
- Missed clock-ins and incomplete IN/OUT records
- Manual payroll calculations and spreadsheet errors
- Unclear attendance patterns and recurring lateness
- Disconnected systems for shifts, holidays, and overtime
With WorkClocking, everything is connected — clock-ins follow shift rules, absences are calculated correctly, and payroll exports are ready in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How do employees clock in and out?
Employees clock in using a dedicated terminal app on a phone or tablet, scanning a QR code or NFC card. Clock-ins follow your configured shift rules.
Does WorkClocking support overnight shifts?
Yes. WorkClocking automatically handles overnight and split shifts, ensuring clock-ins that cross midnight are paired and calculated correctly.
Can I export hours for payroll?
Absolutely. You can export payroll-ready summaries including worked hours, overtime, absences, and anomalies — ready to import into your payroll system.
Is location tracking required?
Location tracking is optional. You can enable location-based clock-ins for additional security, or run terminals without location checks.
Is WorkClocking suitable for small businesses?
Yes. WorkClocking scales from small teams to multi-site organisations, with simple setup and clear pricing based on your workforce size.