You should use the Homebase team communication app because of the advantages it offers small businesses. Some of the features include:
Free instant messaging. Employees can chat with whoever they need to and get quick replies since everyone else is using the app, too. These messages are free, unlike SMS messages on some mobile plans, and no one needs to share their phone numbers or social media accounts to get in touch with each other. Plus, instant messaging is universal, so it’ll suit all your employees, no matter their workplace personality.
Integrations with Homebase’s other HR software. Homebase’s team communication app integrates with our scheduling app. That means employees can check their schedules and contact each other in the same place. Managers can also streamline their workflow by switching effortlessly between messaging, scheduling, and payroll on the same platform. You can even create and send employee surveys to gauge employee happiness and motivation.
Access to a manager log book. Managers can communicate with each other using our categorized, searchable manager log book — even if they don’t have any shifts that overlap. They can make notes about maintenance issues, private parties, cleaning notes, and any other information that’s relevant to your daily small business operations.
Shift notes. Managers can leave shift notes for employees within their schedules. These notes are handy if team members need to know about something specific about their shifts, like if there’s an incoming delivery or a new team member starting.
Alerts and reminders. Employees might occasionally forget to clock in and out of their shifts or even turn up to work. Homebase has a handy alerts and reminders feature that warns team members when they have an upcoming shift or are approaching a break or overtime. That means you don’t have to spend time checking up on employees yourself.
Security and privacy. Our tool is a secure messaging app, so you’ll never have to worry about the safety of you or your employees’ potentially sensitive information.