Auto Scheduling

Build schedules in minutes, not hours.

Let scheduling software handle the heavy lifting while you focus on running your business.

Smart scheduling without the spreadsheets

Smart scheduling algorithm

Uses your last published schedule, availability, time-off requests, roles, and team changes for recommendations.

Built-in conflict alerts

Flags potential issues like employee unavailability or overlapping shifts before you publish the schedule.

Always editable

Edit any shift anytime—change times, roles, or people before or after publishing without starting over.

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Reuse past schedules.

Adjust schedules without starting over.

  • Leverage your previous week's schedule as a base or copy it into future weeks so you don't rebuild from scratch every time
  • The algorithm factors in recent time-off and availability changes at the time you run it, helping your schedule reflect the most current data
  • The system alerts you to availability issues or potential overtime so you can make adjustments proactively before publishing

Maintain schedule consistency

Maintain patterns your team knows.

  • The system uses the roles assigned in employee profiles so only qualified team members are scheduled for each position
  • The algorithm takes into account each employee's maximum hours and helps you avoid overtime where possible, flagging potential issues before you publish
  • Keeping similar patterns week to week means fewer surprises for your team and less time explaining schedule changes

Edit published schedules.

Change anything, anytime.

  • Just click any shift and edit it—times, assigned person, role, whatever needs changing with full control from start to finish
  • If some shifts are still unfilled, you can move them to the Open Shifts row before publishing so your team can claim those shifts in the app and you approve the claims
  • Made edits after publishing? Republish the schedule and your team gets updated with the changes immediately

“We used to have to input everything manually but now it’s all automatic and we can spend our time on more important items. We love that Homebase is committed to continuous improvement just as we are.”

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Andy Sommer, Owner

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Of customers say switching to Homebase was faster, than expected

84%

Report faster payroll processing vs  previous provider

5 hours

Saved each month on payroll tasks vs alternatives

FAQ

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What is auto scheduling and how does it work?

Can I edit schedules after auto scheduling creates them?

How does auto scheduling decide who gets which shifts?

Will auto scheduling prevent overtime and scheduling conflicts?

Does auto scheduling work for businesses with multiple roles?

What happens if auto scheduling can't fill all shifts?

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