What is a retail attendance app?
A retail attendance app lets store staff clock in and out from their own phone or a shared store tablet. HelloTime adds geofencing, face recognition and a single roster across all stores.
How does geofencing prevent clock-in outside the store?
Each store gets a GPS geofence with a drift-tolerant 50m radius. The app only allows clock-in when the worker is inside the fence, and flags out-of-fence events for manager review.
Can part-time and split-shift staff use HelloTime?
Yes. HelloTime handles part-time, split-shift and roster-based schedules. Hours are tracked to the minute and flow into payroll-ready reports.
Is there a store manager approval workflow?
Yes. Store managers can review and approve daily attendance, late marks and out-of-fence events from the mobile app or web dashboard before payroll is run.
Does the roster sync to payroll?
Roster changes are reflected immediately in attendance exports. India statutory payroll auto-flow (TDS, PF, ESI, PT, Form 24Q, Form 16) is currently in private beta.
What if a store doesn't issue smartphones?
HelloTime supports WhatsApp and SMS clock-in for workers without a smartphone. Store managers can also clock in staff from a shared tablet at the back of house.