Staff Directory → Automated Onboarding → Welcome Sequence

intermediate20 minPublished May 9, 2026
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Streamline new employee onboarding by automatically triggering welcome sequences when staff information is added to your directory.

Workflow Steps

1

Airtable

Trigger on new staff record

Set up an Airtable base with staff information including name, department, role, start date, and manager. Configure webhook triggers for when new records are added.

2

Zapier

Process new employee data

Create a multi-step Zap that captures new Airtable records, formats the employee information, and prepares personalized onboarding materials based on their role and department.

3

Gmail

Send welcome email sequence

Automatically send a personalized welcome email with role-specific information, company handbook links, and next steps. Schedule follow-up emails for days 1, 3, and 7.

4

Google Calendar

Schedule onboarding meetings

Automatically create calendar events for the new employee's first week, including meetings with their manager, HR check-ins, and team introductions based on their department.

Workflow Flow

Step 1

Airtable

Trigger on new staff record

Step 2

Zapier

Process new employee data

Step 3

Gmail

Send welcome email sequence

Step 4

Google Calendar

Schedule onboarding meetings

Why This Works

Ensures every new employee receives the same high-quality onboarding experience while freeing up HR time for more strategic activities.

Best For

HR teams managing multiple new hires with consistent onboarding processes

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