Homebase, the all-in-one platform trusted by over 100,000 small businesses for team management, hiring, and payroll, has just introduced a new class of AI-powered tools designed to eliminate the most time-consuming tasks in team operations: Hiring Assistant and Scheduling Assistant.
Built specifically for small business needs, these AI Assistants use a blend of machine learning and generative AI to automate job posting, candidate screening, and shift scheduling — enabling business owners to reclaim valuable time, reduce costs, and optimize staffing with minimal effort.
1. Hiring Assistant: Faster, Smarter, Simpler Recruitment
Hiring is often a painful process for small businesses. Homebase’s Hiring Assistant automates the entire flow—from job creation to interview scheduling—helping owners identify top talent more quickly and efficiently.
Key capabilities:
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Instant job description generation and one-click posting to multiple job boards
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AI-powered screening interviews tailored to business-specific needs (availability, experience, and fit)
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Automatic pre-scheduling of interviews with top candidates, eliminating email back-and-forth
“Hiring Assistant helps reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate quality,”
said John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase.
“It’s built to be powerful without adding complexity.”
Currently available in free beta through September 5, Hiring Assistant is poised to revolutionize how small businesses approach recruitment.
2. Scheduling Assistant: Smart Shift Building in Seconds
Once teams are hired, ensuring optimal shift coverage becomes the next challenge. The Scheduling Assistant automatically creates optimized shift schedules by factoring in:
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Real-time availability
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Shift history and team preferences
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Labor cost optimization
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Fair shift distribution
As changes arise, it can quickly identify and prioritize replacements, reducing last-minute scrambles and improving staff satisfaction. The tool aims to eliminate burnout, boost team morale, and return precious hours to busy business owners.
Scheduling Assistant is free for all paid Homebase plans through September 5, 2025, and will then be included in Plus and All-in-One tiers.
3. A Commitment to Saving 100 Million Hours
With these innovations, Homebase signals a new phase of AI transformation tailored for small business environments—simple, cost-effective, and high-impact.
“Our goal is to save small businesses 100 million hours this year,”
added Waldmann.
“That’s time owners can reinvest into growing their business, leading their teams, or spending time in their communities.”
AI for the Main Street Business
Homebase’s AI-powered Hiring and Scheduling Assistants make cutting-edge automation accessible and practical for the businesses that need it most. By tackling repetitive, high-effort tasks, these tools empower small businesses to operate like enterprise teams—without the overhead.
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