New Way to Navigate Homebase On the Web

If the way you navigate and get around your Homebase account looks a little different than usual, you're not imagining it. You're getting an early look at a new design we're updating that changes how you move through the app on web, specifically on the menu on the left of the screen.

Note: This update only affects the manager view on web. If you're logged in as a team member, the way you get around will look the same as before.

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What does it look like?

Nothing about how Homebase works has changed — only how navigation works. The new update is designed to make it easier to get where you need to go without extra clicks.

Before

After

Note: This update only affects the manager view on web. If you're logged in as a team member, the way you get around will look the same as before.

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What changed specifically?

Left Navigation

The menu sections have been reorganized and relabeled. Instead of individual items like Schedule, Timesheets, and Payroll, you'll now see broader groupings like Shifts, Pay, Hire, HR, and Operations — each with their own sub-pages that expand directly from the menu without an extra click.

 

The new navigation includes a collapsible sidebar. If you need more space on your screen, click the Sidebar Toggle button at the top right of the left navigation menu to collapse or expand the menu. The toggle icon appears as a small rectangle next to a vertical line. When collapsed, only icons will be displayed. Click the toggle again to restore the full navigation menu.

Navigation Differences - Breakdown

Previously	Now	What's included
Dashboard	Home	Company View, Manager View, My Week
Team	Team	Roster, Departments & Roles
Schedule	Shifts	Schedule, Time Off, My Availability, Team Availability
Timesheets	Timesheets	Timesheets, Company Timesheets
Payroll	Pay	—
Hiring	Hire	Hiring, Background Checks, New Hire Onboarding
HR Pro + Benefits	HR	HR Pro, Health Insurance, Retirement, Documents
Settings	Settings
—	Operations	Task Manager, Manager Log, Reports

Top Right Navigation

Your company name and location appear at the top of the left menu. If you manage multiple locations, you can switch between them directly from there. 

The top bar is cleaner in the new design, with just your notifications, messages, and profile icon on the right side. To access Help and support resources, click the circle with your initials or profile picture in the top right corner.

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Can't find the Payroll Summary?

To access Payroll Summary:

1. Click Timesheets in the left navigation.
2. Select Pay Period Review.
3. Open the pay period you want to review.
4. Click Download in the top-right corner.
5. From the download options, select Payroll Summary.
6. Customize the Payroll Summary as needed and choose to view or download the report.

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How to Access Help

The Help menu has moved. To access support resources, click the circle with your initials or profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. From there you can find help articles, start a chat with our support team, and more.