# Workflows & Automation That Keep Processes Moving

Automate tasks, approvals, and workflows across HR with end-to-end processes that run in Core and keep work moving without delays or missed steps.

### Modern, Fast-Growing, Global Businesses Love Bob

## Workflows & Automation Built into Your HR Platform

## Onboarding Workflows
### Run Onboarding Without Manual Coordination

Trigger structured onboarding automatically based on lifecycle events.

- Lifecycle-triggered workflows
- Role- and location-based logic
- Cross-team task assignment
- Completion tracking and exceptions

## Approvals & Handoffs
### Keep Work Moving Without Manual Follow-Ups

Route tasks through governed approval paths with full visibility.

- Structured approval routing
- Clear ownership and handoffs
- Multi-step approval paths
- In-system status visibility

## Documents & eSign
### Keep Documents in Sync as Work Moves

Generate, sign, and track documents directly within live workflows.

- Document generation from live data
- Built-in eSign workflows
- Version control and audit trails
- Secure document storage

## Policies & Permissions
### Enforce Rules Without Slowing Execution

Apply policy logic automatically across workflows and regions.

- Role-based permissions
- Location-based policy logic
- Approval rule enforcement
- Governed process controls

## Flexible Workflows
### Adapt Processes as Your Business Changes

Configure workflows without code as your organization scales.

- No-code workflow configuration
- Conditional logic and branching
- Region and worker-type variations
- Scalable process design

## Do More with AI
### Productivity Booster

Bob helps you summarize reviews, draft feedback, and automate tasks, instantly and in context.

### Data Analyzer

Bob makes sense of messy HR data, just ask and get clear insights to act fast and smart.

### Product Navigator

Ask Bob to take you to the right place, reviews, goals, settings, no clicks, no searching.

### AI-Powered Proficiency Levels

Automatically define and adjust skill proficiency levels for each role to save time and ensure consistency.

### Skills Generator

Quickly create role-specific skill lists using Bob’s AI, based on your job catalog, company context, and industry standards.

### AI Course Suggestions (Coming Soon)

Let Bob recommend relevant courses to employees based on their role and skills.

### Slack Integration

Keep everyone aligned with AI analysis and takeaways delivered directly where you work. **Coming Soon!**

## Why Workflows & Automation in Core?

### Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

See how onboarding workflows and automations help teams create a consistent, engaging experience across the business.

“The HiBob onboarding process is our introduction to the business and leaves a great first impression. We have had regular feedback from new starters that the onboarding process is great, and they feel excited about joining the team.”

### Work Better Together

See everything built on [Core](https://www.hibob.com/platform/core/).

## Explore How Workflows and Automation Support Better HR Operations and Scalable Growth

[Support Business Goals with Smart HR Automation Strategies](https://www.hibob.com/guides/hr-automation-strategy/)

[From Onboarding to Promotions: Mastering HR Automation with Bob](https://www.hibob.com/guides/hr-process-automation-using-task-lists/)

[The SMB Guide to Automating HR Tasks with Bob](https://www.hibob.com/guides/smb-hr-automation-guide/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Do Workflows & Automation Do in Bob?

Workflows and automations automatically run HR processes in Bob, such as onboarding, approvals, and document flows, so teams don’t have to manage them manually.

### Is Onboarding Included with Core?

Yes. Onboarding workflows are part of Core.

### Do Workflows Work Across Regions and Teams?

Yes. Workflows adapt automatically based on role, location, and site.

### Are Workflows & Automation Included in Core?

Yes. Workflows & automation are part of Core and support every Bob suite.

### Let Core Run Your HR Processes

See how Bob’s workflows and automation keep work moving without manual effort.