HR teams are saving hundreds of hours by automating repetitive tasks
80%
Reduction in time spent on employee benefit applications
95%
Reduction in request handling time, from 1 to 2 hours to as little as 5 to 20 minutes.
411
Employee requests automatically approved in the first nine months.
Automate volume requests with AI workflows
Managing employee, customer and citizen requests shouldn’t be a bottleneck. Yet many organisations still rely on emails, spreadsheets and disconnected systems, creating delays, errors and a poor experience for everyone involved.
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How can HR teams automate employee requests and approvals?
HR teams can automate employee requests and approvals using workflows that route requests, notify the right people and track progress automatically. This helps reduce manual admin, improve visibility and keep processes moving.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of employee requests can be automated?
Employee requests such as annual leave, flexible working, equipment, training, benefits, internal transfers and policy exceptions can all be managed through automated workflows.
How do automated approval workflows work?
Requests are automatically routed to the right people for review and approval. Notifications, reminders and follow-up actions happen automatically, helping requests move forward without manual chasing.
Can approval workflows follow different approval paths?
Yes. Approval workflows can be configured to follow different routes depending on the request type, employee, department or other criteria.
How do automated approvals reduce HR admin?
Automation removes manual tasks such as forwarding emails, chasing approvals, sending reminders and updating spreadsheets, allowing HR teams to focus on higher-value work.
Can approval workflows integrate with existing HR systems?
Yes. Approval workflows can connect with existing HR systems and business tools to reduce duplicate data entry and keep information up to date.
What are the benefits of automating employee requests?
Automating employee requests helps organisations reduce delays, improve visibility, maintain consistency and create a better employee experience.