Raken makes payroll a quick and easy process.
This guide will introduce our three flexible time entry options. We'll show you how to save time, reduce buddy punching, and turn hours tracked into actionable production insights.
Easy field time tracking
Raken offers three easy-to-use ways to accurately log hours worked. Choose the method that works best for your business, or combine options for a customized solution.
Time clock
With our mobile time clock, workers can track and approve their own time using their mobile devices.
How it works
An admin invites workers to download Raken
Each worker clocks in, tracks breaks, and clocks out on their phone or tablet
The office verifies worker hours and location with GPS
Why you should use it
Quickly identify violations
Prevent time theft and buddy punching
Save time for foremen and supervisors
How to start using Raken’s time clock >
Kiosk
Raken’s kiosk mode turns a company phone or tablet into a shared time clock.
How it works
An admin enables kiosk mode on a company or project level
In the field, kiosk mode is activated on a company device with location tracking
Workers clock in and out as needed
Why you should use it
Use a traditional-style time clock with the benefits of digital data
Manage the way workers clock in and out in a central location
Save time for foremen and supervisors
How to set up Raken’s kiosk mode >
Time cards
Faster than pen and paper, our digital time cards give supervisors control over their crews’ timesheets.
How it works
An admin adds workers to Raken individually or in bulk
Each day, a supervisor creates digital time cards for their crew or individual workers
Why you should use it
Give supervisors oversight of all tracked time
Let workers focus on project tasks
How to use time cards in Raken >
Fast, error-proof approvals
Raken reduces payroll disputes and helps you process payroll faster, getting your team paid on time every pay period.
Approving timesheets
No matter which time entry option you use, all time data is shared instantly with the office.
Payroll admins can quickly review, edit, and approve timesheets at a glance.
Raken timesheets:
Show a detailed view of hours worked (including pay type, cost codes, and classifications)
Allow for automated approval workflows
Reduce payroll errors and processing time
Provide more visibility and protection against unapproved changes
Learn about timesheet locking and approvals >
Integrations
Raken integrates with the industry’s most popular accounting software options. Our time tracking features connect seamlessly with Foundation, Sage 100, QuickBooks Online, and more, to eliminate duplicate data entry.
Learn more about our accounting integrations >
What other users say
Raken has significantly reduced the time needed to put together and process payroll. Prior to Raken, it was extremely time-consuming to track down and receive time cards across various delivery methods. Raken has made time card submission consistent and uniform.
Detailed insights
Time tracked in Raken goes beyond payroll. All time data is automatically translated into actionable production insights.
Raken makes the most of the data your team collects from the field by automatically combining material use and hours recorded to calculate efficiency rates and projected time to completion based on your project's production budget.
See how projects are performing against estimates in real time.
How to set up production insights >
Some features may not be available with your plan—check with our customer success team for more details.