This is required for hourly workers (nonexempt under Fair Labor Standards Act) so you can properly figure wages and overtime. It’s also needed if you offer paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal days based on hours worked. Punching in on an old-time clock is passe (the time clock was invented by a jeweler in 1888), especially since so many employees now work remotely. Consider online and mobile options, such as TSheets and Buddy Punch. #IdeaoftheDay