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title: Ashby People Ops: People Workflows
slug: ashby-people-ops-people-workflows
createdAt: 2026-09-11T08:15:23.778Z
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People Workflows is a flexible automation engine that orchestrates tasks, communications, and data across every stakeholder to deliver a seamless employee experience. Use the guides below to learn the essentials and configure your core workflows.

:::hint{type="warning"}
Ashby’s People Ops module is currently available through restricted early access. The following documentation is provided for design partners participating in that program. If you're interested in becoming a design partner, reach out to your Customer Success Manager.

For configuration help or technical support, contact your dedicated People Workflows Customer Success Manager.

For questions or configuration help with Ashby's Recruiting (All-in-One) or Analytics modules, contact your Customer Success Manager. For technical issues, email [support@ashbyhq.com](mailto\:support@ashbyhq.com). 
:::

# Getting Started

New to People Workflows? Use these guides to learn the basics of Ashby People Ops.

🤝 [Getting Started for People Ops Admins](docId\:z_RQE2-9kcxudUh8pSMlq) 

✍️ [Getting Started for New Hires](docId\:LsMHU4bsEZkuyR9LYUVJb)

💼 [Getting Started for Employees](docId\:mQwdAeieROvU8Lp3qycvf)

# Configuring your people workflows

Build, run, and track every step of the employee lifecycle. These guides cover how to configure workflows, set up steps such as tasks, communications, surveys, and integrations, coordinate stakeholders, and monitor progress across your organization.

## Workflow types

People Workflows supports two workflow types: new hire onboarding workflows and form-triggered workflows.

🔃 [Onboarding Workflows vs. Form-Triggered Workflows](docId\:j5MnwaoqVsEbOOITccXAv)

💼 [New Hire Onboarding Workflows](docId\:a5dv17SodbBMMwnk0R34G)

📋 [Form-Triggered Workflows](docId\:ALKrNicPeHVxyeyqbzYXc) 

## Workflow steps

Build out your workflows and what needs to happen and when using steps. The guides below cover creating steps, including adding delays and using integrations.

🔨 [Configure your Workflow Steps](docId:58jSO5IfDvlsM2Ld-Bb7p)

## Organizing workflow steps 

The guides below grouping steps together using groups and sequences and re-ordering your workflow steps.

🗂️ [Organizing Workflow Steps with Groups & Sequences](docId\:avuba0Ghw088EbKksTLBU)

🔃 [Re-Order Workflow Steps](docId\:H97K7unZvfcnBwkGdwl1o)

## Saving your Workflow 

Once your steps are configured, you can publish your workflow.

🚢 [Publishing Workflow Updates](docId:2FhDHLP6NBxYng5UXlpSE)

# People Workflows reporting & insights

Track new hire and employee workflow progress, identify bottlenecks, and measure onboarding effectiveness with centralized visibility across all active workflows.

✅ [Reporting Access & Permissions](docId\:LzEdds8i7VqMQZsoVnCRu)

📊 [People Workflows Reporting Subjects](docId\:V_-2zITDmvOT1T_2UTMTl)

:::hint{type="info"}
For more on Ashby's Analytics, including how to build reports and dashboards, see [Getting Started with Analytics](docId:3jo4s9tD3LmXr1NazclJQ).
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# People Workflows integrations

Ashby People Ops integrates with a range of third-party tools and services. Here you'll find all of the documentation you need to get them up and running. 

🔌 [ADP Workforce Now Connector](docId\:z--0p-ugSJf0My9J1uSy4)

✍️ [Docusign Integration](docId\:qIp_GpnnAkXu74IOF1aUa)

❓ [Assessment Integrations](docId\:eUy04Eo7Kto_kcqrzN335)

# Manage admin settings

Configure and maintain the core settings that power your People Workflows instance. Use these guides to keep your setup running smoothly as your team and processes evolve.

👥 [Configure Permission Sets](docId:7apvU1qei2QWWO4SL6UOI)

✍️ [Configure E-Signature Documents](docId:69lbuWZHlJze3uZwMzxrx)

ℹ️ [Configure Employee Custom Fields](docId\:k9cxsYl5BleHQX-rf7e1Q) 

🔄 [Sync Employee Custom Field as Offer Field](docId\:v6azQjt9W6mQtIJcFXGW1) 

📆 [Setting up a Shared Calendar for Event steps](docId\:hy_QjseL_UWb8wjuYXTCg) 

🤖 [Retrieving Custom Fields via Ashby’s user.info API endpoint](docId:1IN-UoF3IKgwCj9J-Phm7)