Articles tagged "Automation"

Focus on your job candidates with these tips from a Zapier recruiter

Recruiting is a fast-paced business. Getting a candidate through the pipeline as quickly as possible means a better candidate experience. And, the faster you act, the less likely you are to lose a good candidate to a competing offer.

4 self-care workflows to get through hard times

You're doing your best to fight burnout amid working from home, caring for children, worrying about personal finances, and trying to stay safe and healthy. And of course there's the fight against systemic racism around the world.

Stay on top of your professional development with these 4 strategies

Since graduating from college years ago, I've learned that I don't know much at all.

Ask Zapier: Our automation advice column

Whether you're just starting to think about automation or you're an old pro looking to expand what you let the computers handle for you, we're here to help.

How to create a 'You're Awesome' bot

Some days you need just a little boost to your self esteem, something to tell you just how good you are. And I've noticed that, even with bribes of chocolate, my coworkers just aren't stepping up with that, so I made a bot that will do it for me.

Make your perfect Spotify playlist with this automated workflow

While the impact music can have on productivity is still up for debate, there's no question that having the right playlist can make your workday infinitely more tolerable.

Feedback at work: How automation can help you handle criticism like a pro

Feedback is like a multivitamin—really good for you, but hard to swallow. You may be a little hurt by constructive criticism from a supervisor, so you ignore the actual thing you need to work on.

Always be networking: 4 ways to automate your connections

I don't like networking. When I hear the word, I imagine the ultimate schmoozer, thanks to reductive platitudes like "It's not what you know, it's who you know." My mentor put it to me in a different way: always be flirting, or ABF.

How a full-time tech worker manages and grows her booming side hustle

Jaz Broughton has been running her for two years, but entrepreneurship is second nature for her. Both of her parents are multi-passionate entrepreneurs. She had her first business cards at 11. She sent her first invoice at 13.

How a team of volunteers is working to restore wealth to Black communities

When Justin Samuels saw the incredible community reaction to the civil injustices going on across the U.S., he was inspired. But when he tried to take action, he felt like something was missing.