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Workflows
Automate manual IT with custom workflows
Easily stay on top of security with custom workflows for everything from simple tasks to advanced processes.
Workflow studio
More custom triggers. More advanced actions.
Any data in Rippling or connected third-party apps can trigger workflows, like security course completions, detected endpoint threats, or support tickets. Pick a trigger and pair to any action.
Build a hyper-custom trigger
Automate across all your apps
Automate actions in any part of Rippling, like Payroll and Recruiting, as well as connected third-party apps, like Slack and Zendesk.
Lifecycle management
Automate admin across the user and device lifecycle
Trigger onboarding, transitions, and offboarding actions based on user attributes like start and end date, work location, and role.
Zero-touch enrollment
Device logistics
App and system access
Advanced workflows
Improve efficiency across IT
Automate complex, multi-step workflows for any use case you can imagine, from shipping and configuring devices to staying on top of security threats.
Manage pull requests
Ensure Github PRs aren’t waiting to be reviewed by an employee on leave.
Distribute licenses effectively
Provide managers with the right licenses for their meetings.
Swap out old devices
Alert employees when they’re eligible for a device upgrade.
Ensure device performance
Get ahead of support tickets for performance issues.
Monitor device connectivity
Identify when devices aren't being used by employees.
Detect suspicious activity
Catch security threats before they become an issue.
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Learn moreGet more out of Rippling faster
Build exactly what you need from Rippling with Recipes—pre-built templates for workflows, reports, and more to solve common security and compliance challenges.
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Learn more about the Rippling platformThe most efficient way to run IT
Take the effort out of IT with custom workflows, dynamic permissions and policies, and rich reports for users and devices.
FAQs
What is workflow automation?
Rippling’s workflow automation allows companies to automate frequent, repetitive, custom back-office business processes such as HR, IT, finance, and accounting. It involves three main components: a trigger that initiates the automation, actions that are executed by the workflow, and sometimes logic to define complex workflows.
Why is workflow automation important?
Workflow automation is important because it allows companies to automate frequent, repetitive, and essential back-office tasks, freeing employees to focus on more value-adding initiatives. Workflow automation can trigger actions based on specific conditions, enabling efficient management of IT processes like device software updates and application access.
What is the best workflow automation software?
Rippling is considered one of the best workflow automation software solutions due to its robust and flexible platform that integrates multiple systems into a single source of truth, allowing for seamless automation across various business applications. It offers a user-friendly interface with pre-configured workflows and the ability to create custom workflows, which can automate complex processes with minimal setup. Additionally, Rippling's workflows are highly customizable, allowing users to define their own trigger conditions and actions, providing more power and flexibility compared to other systems.
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