ApproveThis manages your Howspace approvals.

Let’s cut through the corporate fluff: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jams of modern business. But what if you could turn your approval processes from speed bumps into launch pads for better collaboration? That’s exactly what happens when you connect ApproveThis and Howspace through Zapier.

Why This Combo Works Like Bourbon and Branch Water

ApproveThis handles the dirty work of routing requests, chasing down signatures, and keeping audit trails. Howspace brings people together to actually do something with those approved decisions. Together, they create a closed-loop system where nothing falls through the cracks and everyone stays aligned.

For the Skeptics in the Back

We get it – most “integrations” are just marketing buzzwords. This isn’t that. When these two platforms shake hands through Zapier, you get:

• Automatic workspace creation when budgets get greenlit
• Real-time user access control based on approval status

No more manually creating Slack channels because someone forgot to click “approve”. No more PDF forms getting lost in Outlook purgatory.

Who Wins When These Tools Play Nice

This isn’t just for the approval nerds in legal or finance. Here’s how different teams benefit:

HR Teams: Onboarding Without the Migraine

New hire requests in Howspace trigger multi-level approvals in ApproveThis. Once cleared, the system automatically:

• Creates dedicated workspaces with role-specific resources
• Adds users to compliance training groups

HRBP at a 400-person tech firm put it bluntly: “We cut onboarding delays from 3 days to 3 hours. Our new hires think we’re actually competent now.”

IT Teams: Access Control That Doesn’t Require Mind Reading

When someone requests software access through Howspace:

1. ApproveThis checks against existing licenses and security policies
2. Either auto-approves or escalates to the right manager
3. Provisions access automatically upon approval

No more tickets piling up because Karen from Accounting needed QuickBooks access yesterday.

Compliance Teams: Offboarding That Actually Works

Termination request approved? Howspace automatically:

- Removes user from all workspaces
- Archives their contributions
- Triggers final paycheck processing

All while maintaining a crystal-clear audit trail in ApproveThis. Even your auditor might crack a smile.

Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Feel Like Sci-Fi

Let’s get specific about how this integration actually works when the rubber meets the road:

1. The Gatekeeper for Sensitive Workspaces

Scenario: Your M&A team needs a secure space in Howspace for due diligence
Automation: Create workspace → trigger approval chain → auto-invite members once cleared
Cool Factor: Uses ApproveThis’ approval thresholds to auto-approve under $500k deals

2. The Self-Cleaning Workspace

Scenario: Contractors who keep lingering in projects after completion
Automation: Project end date passes → approval request to extend access → auto-remove if denied
Cool Factor: Leverages ApproveThis’ vacation delegation so approvals don’t stall if someone’s OOO

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Here’s the brass tacks on getting started:

1. Connect both apps in Zapier (takes 4 minutes)
2. Choose your trigger – we recommend starting with “New User in Workspace”
3. Map the key fields: User email, workspace role, access level
4. Test with a low-risk process first (like newsletter permissions)

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-route based on Howspace workspace type. Marketing campaign workspace? Route to CMO. Engineering sandbox? Shoot it to the CTO.

The Secret Sauce Most Companies Miss

Here’s where this combo really outshines homegrown solutions:

No License Headaches: Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no extra Howspace seats required. Perfect for cross-company projects with clients or contractors.

Email Approvals That Don’t Suck: Stakeholders can approve/deny directly from their inbox. No learning new systems. No “I didn’t see the notification” excuses.

Real-Time Tracking That Actually Works: See exactly where requests are stuck – Is it waiting on Howspace permissions? Stuck in legal review? The dashboard doesn’t lie.

When You Should Probably Look Elsewhere

We’ll be real – this isn’t magic fairy dust. If you:

- Have single-step approvals that never change
- Work exclusively in spreadsheets and love it
- Think “collaboration” means CC’ing the whole company
...this might be overkill.

Bottom Line: This Isn’t Just Another Integration

Connecting ApproveThis and Howspace through Zapier creates what we call “decision velocity” – the ability to make good choices fast without cutting corners. It’s not about replacing human judgment. It’s about removing the administrative sludge so your team can focus on actual work.

Ready to stop herding approval cats? Get started with ApproveThis or schedule a live demo to see how it plays with your Howspace setup. No sales poetry, just a 15-minute walkthrough of how to actually fix your approval nightmares.