ApproveThis manages your Boon Integration approvals.

Why ApproveThis and Boon Are Better Together

Boon has revolutionized social recruiting by helping companies tap into employee networks to find quality candidates. But even the best referral systems hit roadblocks when hiring teams struggle with manual approval processes. This is where ApproveThis steps in – not just as an approval tool, but as a strategic partner that brings structure to your talent acquisition workflows.

By connecting Boon with ApproveThis through Zapier, you create a closed-loop system where candidate interactions automatically trigger approval workflows. Hiring managers gain real-time visibility into referral statuses, HR teams maintain compliance through audit-ready documentation, and external partners can participate in decisions without needing full access to your HR systems.

Key Integration Benefits for Hiring Teams

For HR Managers

Automate the validation of referral bonuses when a Boon candidate gets hired. ApproveThis can calculate bonus amounts based on candidate tier levels from Boon, then route for approvals only when thresholds are met. This eliminates manual spreadsheets and ensures compliance with referral programs.

For Talent Acquisition Specialists

When high-priority roles get multiple referrals via Boon, use ApproveThis' weighted scoring system to automatically escalate top candidates to hiring managers. The platform's calculated fields can combine Boon's candidate ratings with internal assessment scores, triggering faster interviews for standout applicants.

For Cross-Functional Teams

Coordinate between departments when reviewing Boon candidates for matrixed roles. ApproveThis allows sequential approvals from technical leads, department heads, and finance teams – all while maintaining a single source of truth in Boon's candidate records.

Five Strategic Use Cases for Modern Recruiting

1. Automated Referral Validation

When a Boon referral receives an application (New Opportunity Application trigger), ApproveThis can:

• Check referral source credibility using historical data
• Calculate referral bonus eligibility
• Route to department heads for fast-track approval

Example: A healthcare staffing agency processes 200+ weekly nurse referrals through Boon. Their ApproveThis integration automatically flags candidates from high-performing employee referrers, reducing screening time by 40%.

2. Compliance-Checked Job Postings

Every new job posted in Boon (New Opportunity Posted trigger) initiates:

• Salary range validation against pay equity guidelines
• EEOC compliance checks for job descriptions
• Automatic approval routing based on posting location

Example: A multinational retailer uses approval thresholds to auto-approve standard role postings while flagging executive positions for legal review, maintaining global compliance without delays.

3. Candidate Status Change Oversight

When a candidate progresses to offer stage (Application Status Change trigger):

ApproveThis compares the offer package against budget approvals, triggers equity review for leadership roles, and ensures all interview feedback is documented before final approval. The vacation delegation feature prevents bottlenecks when key approvers are unavailable.

4. Message Response Governance

Critical candidate communications (New Message Received trigger) from Boon can be configured to require manager approval before sending sensitive information. ApproveThis maintains version control and creates audit trails for all outgoing messages.

5. Referral Bonus Audits

When a referral is accepted (Referral Accepted trigger), the integration automatically:

1. Verifies employment duration requirements
2. Calculates payout amounts with tax withholdings
3. Routes for dual approval (HR + Finance)
4. Updates Boon's referral status upon payment

Implementation Guide: Connect Boon to ApproveThis in 4 Steps

Step 1: In Zapier, create a new Zap using Boon as the trigger app. Select your desired event (e.g., "New Opportunity Application").

Step 2: Choose ApproveThis as the action app. Select "Create Request" and map Boon's candidate data to ApproveThis fields. Use calculated fields to auto-populate approval criteria like referral scores.

Step 3: Configure conditional logic in ApproveThis. Set rules like "Auto-approve referrals from platinum employees" or "Require CFO sign-off on salaries above $150k".

Step 4: Test with live Boon data, then activate. Use ApproveThis' dashboard to monitor approval rates and identify process improvements.

Critical Features for Recruitment Automation

ApproveThis adds unique value to Boon workflows through:

Email-Based Approvals: External hiring managers can review candidates directly from their inbox without Boon logins. All decisions sync back to both systems.

Dynamic Escalation: If a hiring manager doesn't respond within 48 hours, requests automatically escalate to their supervisor while maintaining context from Boon.

Audit Trails: Every approval decision captures timestamped records of who approved what – crucial for OFCCP compliance in regulated industries.

Industry-Specific Applications

Healthcare Staffing

Automatically validate nurse certifications and license expirations when processing Boon referrals. ApproveThis can integrate with credential verification services, only routing candidates to hiring managers after compliance checks.

Tech Startups

Use approval thresholds to fast-track engineering candidates with specific skill certifications from Boon referrals. Founders receive instant approvals for candidates meeting equity grant criteria.

Enterprise Corporations

Coordinate multi-country hiring committees through sequential approvals in ApproveThis, syncing final decisions back to Boon's global candidate tracking system.

Optimizing for Cross-Platform Collaboration

The true power emerges when combining Boon's social graph with ApproveThis' governance features:

External Partners: Staffing agencies can participate in approval chains without accessing internal Boon instances. ApproveThis serves as a secure gateway for collaborative hiring decisions.

Executive Oversight: C-suite leaders receive quarterly reports showing how Boon referral approvals correlate with hiring quality metrics, all generated from ApproveThis' analytics.

Candidate Experience: Automated approval SLAs in ApproveThis ensure no Boon candidate waits more than 72 hours for application updates, improving offer acceptance rates.

Getting Started: First 90-Day Strategy

1. Phase 1 (Days 1-30): Implement basic approval flows for high-volume roles
2. Phase 2 (Days 31-60): Add conditional logic for specialized positions
3. Phase 3 (Days 61-90): Integrate with payroll systems for automated offer letter generation

Most teams see a 65% reduction in time-to-hire within the first quarter. The key is starting with your most painful approval bottleneck – whether that's offer letter approvals, referral bonuses, or compliance checks.

Next Steps for Recruitment Leaders

ApproveThis and Boon create more than efficiency – they enable strategic talent acquisition. By automating approval governance, teams can focus on candidate experience and quality hiring.

Ready to transform your hiring workflow? Start your free ApproveThis trial or schedule a personalized demo to see the integration in action. For existing users, explore pre-built Boon templates in the ApproveThis Zapier directory.