Homebase

Homebase is an app for small businesses whose staff work hourly shifts, such as restaurants, shops and service firms. It gathers scheduling, time tracking, payroll and hiring in one place.

What Homebase offers

• Scheduling — staff set availability and managers see each shift laid out.
• Time clock — any device records clock-ins, breaks and overtime, which feed into timesheets.
• Payroll — turns timesheets into wages, tips and taxes; tax filing is described for the United States.
• Hiring — job posts, candidate screening and interview booking.
• Team communication — messaging and compliance tools.

Who it works with

Small businesses managing hourly teams. The company says over 150,000 businesses use it.

Key facts

• Customers: more than 150,000 small businesses, as stated by the company
• Access: works from phones, tablets and computers