BrightHR + Microsoft Outlook

Update Microsoft Outlook events when new approved absence requests are made in BrightHR

When an absence request is approved in BrightHR, ensure you stay on top of your schedule with this efficient workflow. It instantly reflects the approved time-off in your Microsoft Outlook calendar, reducing manual entries and keeping your calendar updated. This streamlined process assures that everyone is on the same page, ensuring continuity and smooth operations.

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Approved Absence Request
Triggers when my absence request has been approved.
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Update Calendar Event
Updates a calendar event information.
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Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?

Approved Absence Request
Triggers when my absence request has been approved.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Only Trigger when I Clock OutRequired
Trigger
Instant
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New Pending Absence Request
Triggers when I have a new absence request to approve.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
- Time BeforeRequired
- Time Before (Unit)Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent FolderRequired
- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
- Search termsRequired
- Note
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
- SubjectRequired
- Start Date & TimeRequired
- End Date & TimeRequired
- Location Name
- Sensitivity
- Attendees
- All Day Event?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write
- To Email(s)Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- SubjectRequired
- Body FormatRequired
- BodyRequired
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Email IDRequired
- Comment
Action
Write
- Event
- Subject
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
- All Day Event?
- Is Online Meeting?
- Hide attendees list?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
- The importance of the event
- Attendees
- Categories
- Location
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email
Action
Search

- Only Trigger when I Clock inRequired
Trigger
Instant
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New Employee Added
Triggers when a new employee is added to BrightHR.
Trigger
Instant
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- DateRequired
Action
Search
Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Shared Inbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Flagged Email
Triggers when a new email is flagged.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Contact Folder
- First NameRequired
- Last Name
- Email Addresses
- Business Phones
- Home Phones
- Mobile Phone
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Department
- Business Website URL
- File As
- Personal Notes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- EventRequired
Action
Write
- From Email
- To Email(s)Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- SubjectRequired
- Body FormatRequired
- BodyRequired
- Attachments
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- ContactRequired
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Addresses
- Business Phones
- Home Phones
- Mobile Phone
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Department
- Business Website URL
- Personal Notes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Calendar
- Search TermRequired
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
Action
Search
- Contact Folder
- First NameRequired
- Last Name
- Email
- Business Phones
- Home Phones
- Mobile Phone
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Department
- Business Website URL
- File As
- Personal Notes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Search or write

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