Cognito Forms, a leading online form builder, has launched Workflow Tasks, a new feature designed to automate task management directly within the platform. This innovation aims to significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive form-filling tasks, allowing teams to focus on more strategic and creative responsibilities.
- Overview of Workflow Tasks
- Time Savings:
- Converts four hours of manual work into four minutes.
- Simplifies task tracking and management.
- Centralized Task Management:
- Tasks are viewed and managed in one location.
- Completed assignments automatically disappear.
- Time Savings:
- Automation Features
- Automatic Task Assignment:
- Tasks are assigned to multiple people or roles upon form submission.
- Enhances coordination and focus within teams.
- Eliminates Need for Additional Tools:
- No need for a project manager or third-party integration.
- Entire process managed within Cognito Forms.
- Automatic Task Assignment:
- Benefits for HR Departments
- Streamlined Onboarding:
- Automates the process of sending and managing new hire forms.
- Tasks are assigned based on rules and conditions set in the Workflow section.
- Efficient Coordination:
- Assigns tasks to appropriate team members (IT, managers, HR) based on form content.
- Reduces paperwork, minimizes errors, and decreases mental load.
- Streamlined Onboarding:
- CEO Statement
- Jamie Thomas, Co-founder and CEO of Cognito Forms, highlights the importance of automation in enhancing customer experience and employee well-being, emphasizing the ease of task management with Workflow Tasks.
The introduction of Workflow Tasks by Cognito Forms marks a significant advancement in task management automation. By reducing the time required for manual tasks and streamlining team coordination, this feature offers valuable benefits to companies, particularly HR departments, and improves overall efficiency and employee satisfaction.
