ApproveThis manages your Deputy Integration approvals.

Let's be real - chasing down approvals sucks. Especially when you're dealing with shift changes, time-off requests, and new hires across multiple teams. That's why pairing ApproveThis with Deputy through Zapier is like giving your managers superpowers. We're talking automated approval workflows that actually work the way your business does, without the endless email chains or spreadsheet juggling.

Why This Combo Works

Deputy handles the nuts and bolts of workforce management - schedules, time tracking, onboarding. ApproveThis brings structure to the decision-making that happens around those operations. Together through Zapier, they create closed-loop systems where:

• Approvals start automatically based on Deputy triggers
• Decisions flow back into Deputy without manual data entry
• Managers get their time back

Real-World Use Cases That Actually Matter

1. Leave Requests That Don't Fall Through the Cracks

When someone submits time off in Deputy, ApproveThis automatically:

• Routes to the right approver based on department/PTO balance
• Escalates if not reviewed in 24hrs
• Updates Deputy immediately when approved

Who cares? HR teams at retail chains or hospitals where shift coverage is critical. No more "I didn't see the request" excuses when someone calls out.

2. Shift Changes That Don't Require a Group Text

Approve new shifts in real-time when business needs change. Here's the flow:

1. Manager proposes shift change in ApproveThis
2. Department leads approve/deny via email
3. Approved shifts auto-create in Deputy

Perfect for: Manufacturing plants needing last-minute production line adjustments or restaurants handling event bookings.

3. Onboarding That Doesn't Require 17 Signatures

New hire in Deputy? Kick off approval chains for:

- Equipment requests
- Security access
- Training budget approval

Key benefit: IT and Facilities teams stay looped in without needing Deputy licenses. Approvers get clear tasks in their inbox - no app login required.

Features That Make This Actually Useful

This isn't just about passing data between apps. ApproveThis adds:

Approval Thresholds: Auto-approve PTO requests under 2 days if employee has enough hours banked.

Vacation Coverage: Automatically reroute approvals when managers are OOO (because people actually take vacation).

Calculated Fields: Flag requests that exceed department budgets before they hit approvers' inboxes.

Setup That Won't Make You Hate Technology

Connect Deputy + ApproveThis in 15 minutes flat:

1. Create Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Choose Deputy trigger (new leave request, shift change, etc.)
3. Set ApproveThis as action - map key fields
4. Test with live data

Pro tip: Start with one workflow (like leave approvals) before scaling to others.

Department-Specific Wins

Operations Teams

Auto-approve routine shift swaps under $X budget impact. Only escalate exceptions - cuts approval volume by 60%+ for most retailers.

HR

Enforce PTO policies consistently across locations. No more "Karen in Accounting approved 3 weeks unpaid leave" situations.

Finance

Get real-time visibility into labor cost approvals before they hit payroll. Set hard stops on overtime approvals during budget crunches.

Why This Beats Native Approvals

Deputy's basic approval features work for simple "yes/no" scenarios. ApproveThis adds:

- Multi-step approvals across departments
- Conditional logic based on real-time data
- Audit trails for compliance
- External approver support

The Bottom Line

If you're managing 50+ employees across multiple locations, manual approvals are costing you:

- 12+ hours/week in manager time
- Consistency in policy enforcement
- Visibility into operational bottlenecks

The ApproveThis + Deputy combo through Zapier fixes this without:

- Forcing approvers to learn new software
- Complex IT projects
- Monthly fees for occasional approvers

Next Steps for Less Annoying Workdays

1. Grab an ApproveThis trial (takes 2 minutes)
2. Connect to Deputy via Zapier
3. Automate your most hated approval process first

Or book a 15-minute demo to see live examples from your industry.