Features/Employee Management
Core Features

Employee Management

Employee management features help you track time, control what staff can access, and measure performance. Essential for any business with employees.

Why It Matters

  • Accurate time tracking for payroll
  • Protect sensitive business data
  • Track individual performance
  • Reduce internal theft
  • Simplify scheduling

Key Capabilities

Time Clock

Clock in/out with optional PIN or biometric

Permission Levels

Control who can access voids, refunds, reports

Individual Logins

Track sales and actions by employee

Scheduling

Create and share work schedules

Commission Tracking

Calculate sales-based compensation

Tip Management

Track and distribute tips fairly

Provider Comparison

square

Free basic time tracking and permissions. Team Plus plan adds scheduling and advanced features.

Limitations: Scheduling costs extra

toast

Excellent for restaurants. Integrated scheduling, tip pooling, and labor cost reporting.

Limitations: Restaurant-focused features

lightspeed

Good permissions and time tracking. Commission tracking for sales-driven retail.

Limitations: May need integration for full scheduling

clover

Solid employee features. Time clock, permissions, and shift management included.

Limitations: Basic scheduling capabilities

shopify

Basic staff accounts and permissions. Limited built-in time tracking.

Limitations: Need apps for full employee management

Common Questions

Do I need employee management features?

If you have employees, yes. Even basic features like individual logins help track who sold what and prevent unauthorized access.

Should I use POS scheduling or separate software?

Built-in scheduling is convenient for small teams. Larger operations often prefer dedicated scheduling tools (7shifts, Deputy) that integrate with POS.

Best For

  • Restaurants
  • Retail with staff
  • Service businesses
  • Multi-location