Both PeopleSoft and Kronos have off the shelf functionality to record time punches via the web. Though it seems like a very basic functionality PS Web Clock I believe provides a better user experience compared via-a-vis Kronos.
In PS, when users record a punch they have additional flexibility to designate the punch type recorded. Following options exist for Punch Types:
- In
- Out
- Break
- Lunch
- Transfer
Punches can also be associated with a specific task.
In Kronos though the functionality is much simpler yet it has some drawbacks - the Web Clock will only record punch time. Users can designate the punch to be In, Out, etc., which can only be entered after navigating to timesheet. Also keep in mind that any updates made directly on timesheet is recorded as a manual override of the punch and shows up in Audit Reports.
So how does Kronos know what was the user's intention of the punch? This is dependent on the rules setup and these rules can be configured to match punches to employee's schedule.
RESULT - Bad Data.
A simple one-click process for employee in Kronos becomes a tedious process for managers and administrators to maintain accurate data. It is not that in PS you always have accurate data but the chances are considerably less which comes at the cost of a slightly elaborate process for employees' to record punch time.
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