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Clock in and out — simple and accurate

A time clock should record working hours for you — not create more admin. With Operativo's digital time clock, staff clock in and out right at the staff entrance via a tablet, computer or mobile phone, and the time clock works just as well as an app on a phone as it does on a fixed screen. Every time stamp is logged with the exact time and automatically compared against the planned schedule. No manual time tracking is needed, and you get a clear real-time overview of who is on site right now. When staff clock in, the time is also forwarded to time reporting and payroll data — completely without double work.

Every minute counts — automatically

  • One-tap clock in:
    Staff clock in and out with a single tap — fast, simple and hassle-free.

  • Automatic schedule comparison:
    Actual working hours are compared instantly against the planned shift — deviations like late arrivals or overtime are visible immediately.

  • Real-time staff overview: See directly in the system who is clocked in, who is missing and who has already left for the day.

From clock punch to payroll — no extra steps

The time clock is connected to the rest of Operativo. Every clock-in and clock-out is automatically forwarded to time reporting, where regular hours, unsocial hours supplements and overtime are calculated without any manual work. The result is a ready-made payroll report that you can export directly to your payroll software — completely without double work or loose notes.

How it works — from tablet to payroll

Getting started with Operativo's time clock is quick. You place a tablet at the staff entrance or let staff clock in from their own phone — then the system handles the rest, from time stamp to finished payroll data:

  • Staff clock in:
    The employee identifies themselves with an ID number and PIN and taps Clock in — the time stamp is saved straight away with the exact time.

  • The time is compared to the schedule:
    Actual working hours are matched automatically against the planned shift, so late arrivals and overtime show up right away.

  • Hours are added up:
    Regular time, unsocial hours and overtime are totalled in time reporting without you calculating a single row by hand.

  • Payroll data is ready: The report exports directly to your payroll software — from clock in to payday with no extra steps or loose notes.

A digital time clock for every kind of business

Operativo's digital time clock suits any workplace with staff who start and finish at set times. Restaurants and cafés clock in at the staff entrance, while shops, warehouses, hotels and care providers use the same time clock to keep track of shifts, breaks and overtime — always linked to the schedule and payroll data.

Frequently asked questions about the time clock

Staff log in to the time clock via a tablet, computer or mobile phone at the staff entrance and tap "Clock in" or "Clock out". The entire process takes just a few seconds.
Yes. Every clock punch is automatically compared with the scheduled shift. You can see right away if someone arrived late, left early or worked overtime — without having to calculate manually.
Yes. You have a real-time view that shows which employees are clocked in, who is expected to arrive and who has already left for the day — so you always know who is on site.
Yes. All clock punches are automatically forwarded to time reporting. Regular hours, unsocial hours supplements and overtime are calculated and collected into a ready-made payroll report — completely without manual handling.
The time clock runs in the browser and works on tablets, computers and mobile phones. Many businesses place a tablet at the staff entrance — no extra hardware or installation required.
A digital time clock is a tool where staff clock in and out digitally instead of using paper lists or a mechanical punch clock. Operativo's digital time clock logs every time stamp with the exact time, compares it against the schedule and forwards the time to time reporting and payroll data.
Each employee clocks in and out using their ID number and a personal PIN code. That ensures the right time is always recorded for the right person, without tags or extra hardware — a tablet at the staff entrance is enough.
The time clock is included in Operativo's subscription along with scheduling, time reporting and payroll data — so you don't pay extra for the clocking itself. See current pricing on our pricing page — no lock-in.