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Provision Accounts and Send an Onboarding Checklist for New Hires

When a new hire is added to your HR system, automatically create their core accounts and send them a first-day checklist so day one runs smoothly.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 40 minresult Every new hire arrives to ready accounts and a clear checklist, giving a professional first-day experience.
  1. 1

    Trigger on New Hires

    Add a BambooHR node (or webhook) firing when an employee's start date is set.

  2. 2

    Create the Email Account

    Add a Google Workspace node provisioning their company email and adding them to the right groups.

  3. 3

    Invite to Tools

    Add Slack and other app nodes inviting them to the workspaces they'll need on day one.

  4. 4

    Send the Checklist

    Add a Gmail node with a first-week checklist, links and key contacts.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and add a test hire. Confirm accounts are created and the checklist is sent.

Frequently asked questions

Is auto-provisioning secure?

Grant least-privilege roles by default and require manager approval for elevated access to keep it safe.

Can I deprovision on exit?

Build a mirror workflow that disables accounts and revokes access when an employee is marked as departing.

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