The JobClock Hornet, used by ExakTime, is a time-tracking device that allows businesses to track employee hours on the job site. Employees clock in and clock out with individual key fobs by touching them to the metal plate on the hornet. This handheld device will send records to your office when the Hornet has a valid connection with a cellular tower.
Pros
- Being a physical device, employees can easily clock in on the job site.
- The device is small and portable, making it easy to transport to different job sites.
- The device is durable and rugged.
- Employees can still clock in and out, even when there is no cell service.
- Battery can last up to 30 days.
Cons
- The upfront cost of the JobClock Hornet plus the subscription to ExakTime’s software can be expensive for some businesses.
- If an employee forgets their key fob, or if the device itself is lost, it can be difficult to track their hours.
- Only one person can clock in at a time. This can be really inconvenient for any company with over 10 employees.
- Very limited customization options.
- 3G is no longer supported. All remaining users of the 3G JobClock Hornet are required to switch to a 5G version.
- If the device dies before connecting to a cell tower, there may be a loss of data.
When To Use A JobClock Hornet
A JobClock Hornet is an easy transition from paper timesheets. If your construction company stays on one job site and employees are billed the same throughout the entire day, the ExakTime JobClock Hornet could work for you. The Hornet would eliminate the need to drive out to different job sites to pick up paper time cards.
Is There An Easier, More Accurate Time Tracking Solution?
Yes! No more having frantic employees call you minutes before they are supposed to be on the job site to tell you they can’t find their fob. busybusy time tracking app has three ways employees can clock in or clock out at any location, whether you are an employee wanting to clock in on the job, a supervisor wanting to clock in your crew, or an owner wanting your employees to all clock in at one place.
Employees can clock in/out from the dashboard or use the kiosk mode/digital punch clock! Facial recognition uses AI to send notifications to the office if someone clocks in for someone else, combined with their supervisor tools, crew leads can even clock in/out the entire crew or one employee. They can schedule breaks, switch cost codes, assign equipment to crew members, and see who has signed their time card at the end of a pay period.
Employees never need to remember their fob, or wait in line to clock in! The automatic offline mode allows you to track time without being anywhere close to cellphone service. Everything will be safely and automatically uploaded to the cloud.
Switching from paper timesheets or a JobClock Hornet to a time tracking system allows your company to grow. A time tracking app puts you in the position to have as many employees, as much equipment, and as many projects as you want. You can now receive crucial data from your jobsite in real-time—helping you increase profits and giving you back hours of your work day.
Why Construction Companies Need Job Costing Capabilities
When time tracking and job costing come together, important job site data becomes readily available. busybusy makes collecting this data fast, simple, and consistent for employees. You can easily switch between projects, cost codes, and equipment right from your mobile device. With busybusy’s powerful and easy-to-use scheduling feature, employees can look at what project and cost code has been assigned to them. This saves time and unnecessary phone calls while allowing employees to maximize their time as SOON as they step onto the job site.
Extra Benefits of Using A Timecard App
Photos & Notes
If employees are using the JobClock Hornet, photos taken on the job site can’t be easily uploaded. busybusy GPS time stamps, and assigns each photo taken to the associated project automatically. This makes it easy to search for photos by date, project, or employee. Protect your company by taking pictures throughout any project. Employees can share plans, receipts, documents, and more!
Safety Sign Off
You can require employees to answer a safety question before they sign off. This lets you know that nobody was injured, and protects you from false workman’s compensation claims down the road.
Equipment Tracking
If you rely on a JobClock Hornet, how are you going to track your equipment easily? Why not do it all in one place? With busybusy, you will always know where your equipment is, how often it is being used, and who used it last. This greatly increases your ability to job cost and decreases liability around expensive equipment.
Increased Visibility To Your Job Site
Instead of just tracking time, and a few cost codes, you now have increased visibility into each project, cost code, and employee performance! busybusy gives you real-time reporting on equipment stats and location, job costing, project budgets, and detailed employee reports including hours worked, and their current and past projects. Instantly view graphs and charts with ease showing estimated labor costs vs current labor costs, or estimated hours vs actual hours.
So, What’s The Best ExakTime Alternative?
We truly believe that busybusy is the best alternative to ExakTime’s JobClock Hornet for a few reasons:
- First, busybusy pricing is more affordable overall. We don’t have any long-term contracts, and you will only pay for what you use! busybusy even offers a 90-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee.
- Second, employees don’t need to remember anything except for themselves.
- Lastly, busybusy was created by contractors for contractors! This top-of-the-line industry app is designed to help, track, and report all job site data to reduce stress and increase profits.
To learn more about busybusy and how we can help your business, download the app or give us a call today. Start your 14-day free trial, no credit card required! We’d be happy to answer any questions you have!
