Blend has introduced BlendClock-in, a modern, easy-to-use app that helps restaurants, cafes, and bars track employee attendance digitally. This new tool replaces manual methods with a smart, mobile-first solution designed specifically for the hospitality industry.

Key features of BlendClock-in include:

• No hardware required: Employees can clock-in and out directly from their smartphones, removing the need for expensive or complex devices. Businesses can adopt the system easily without investing in additional equipment.

• Cloud-based system: All attendance data is securely stored in the cloud, allowing managers to access real-time records from anywhere. This means better oversight and simplified workforce management, even for businesses with multiple locations.

• GPS clock-in (coming soon): A geolocation feature will ensure that employees can only clock in when physically present at the workplace. This will improve accuracy and accountability while maintaining employees’ privacy.

• Privacy-focused design: BlendClock-in complies with GDPR, ensuring all employee data is secure and private. Location checks are performed locally on employees’ phones only when they clock in or out, ensuring their location is never tracked or shared. 

BlendClock-in is already live in several restaurants and bars with managers reporting time savings, fewer errors, and easier compliance. At the end of each day, managers receive a detailed report of clock-in and out times for their review and approval, making payroll preparation simpler and more accurate.

BlendClock-in (Project: ENTERPRISES/0223/Sub-Call1/0267) is funded by the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility of the NextGenerationEU instrument, through the Research and Innovation Foundation.

For more information on BlendClock-in features, visit www.blend.app/features/clock-in-out.