Assign an Onboarding Buddy to Every New Hire Automatically
Make new hires feel welcome — automatically pair each new hire with an available buddy and introduce them before day one.
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Trigger on New Hires
Add a
BambooHRnode (or webhook) firing when a new hire is added. - 2
Pick an Available Buddy
Add a
Codenode selecting a buddy from the pool with capacity, balancing load. - 3
Introduce the Pair
Add a
Slacknode creating an intro message connecting the new hire and their buddy. - 4
Track the Pairing
Add a
Google Sheetsnode recording the assignment and updating buddy load. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and add a test hire. Confirm a buddy is assigned and introduced.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid overloading buddies?
Track how many active buddies each person has and skip anyone at capacity.
Can buddies opt in?
Maintain an opt-in pool so only willing, available employees are assigned.
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