Inside Story: How We've Automated the Onboarding Process Experience at Qovery

Onboarding workflow automation offers a streamlined and efficient solution to the traditional, paperwork-heavy onboarding process, minimizing manual errors and ensuring a standardized experience for new employees. By using automation tools like Lido.io, companies can automate tasks such as sending welcome emails and Slack messages, thus saving time and reducing human errors. The author shares their experience of automating HR workflows in an early-stage startup, noting positive feedback from new hires and the importance of delivering consistent information, especially in a remote setting. While the system is scalable and bridges the gap between manual processes and full HR software solutions, it may eventually become cumbersome as the company grows, highlighting the potential need for a self-service portal and better user interface for handling larger numbers of new hires. Overall, the automation of HR processes can make them more agile and efficient, with potential applications beyond HR in areas like marketing and sales.