PaperThread

See which new hires aren't ready.

PaperThread checks your connected systems, finds onboarding gaps and shows what needs to happen before day one.

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Jamie Taylor

Marketing Manager · Starts 14 October

3 gaps before day one

Get Jamie ready for 14 October.

3 checks passed
  • Manager not assignedAssign a manager to continue.
  • Bank details missingPayroll information is still needed.
  • Directory account not createdIT access is not ready.
1 Thread tracking all 3 gapsOpen in Thread

How it works.

  1. 01

    Trigger

    A new hire is added with a start date.

  2. 02

    Check

    Connected systems are checked for readiness.

  3. 03

    Identify

    Missing information or gaps are found.

  4. 04

    Act or route

    A supported action runs, or the gap routes to a person.

  5. 05

    Record

    The outcome is recorded on the Thread.

See the gaps before day one.

Readiness state on one side. Outstanding actions on the other, before the start date arrives.

Readiness state
Jamie Taylor

Marketing Manager

3 gaps
  • HRIS record
  • Start date
  • Work email
  • Manager not assigned
  • Bank details missing
  • Directory account not created
Outstanding actions
  • Assign manager
    HR
    Due 10 Oct
  • Send bank-details reminder
    Payroll
    Due 12 Oct
  • Create IT task
    IT
    Due 13 Oct

What PaperThread checks.

PaperThread checks the connected sources available to the workflow, based on your systems and permissions.

What it checks

  • Employee record
  • Ownership
  • Payroll readiness
  • Onboarding requirements

Gaps it can surface

  • Missing manager
  • Missing payroll information
  • Outstanding document
  • Training incomplete
  • Policy acknowledgment missing
  • Account or access dependency

When the next step needs you.

PaperThread moves work forward, routes what needs a person, and keeps every step in the Thread.

PaperThread handles the routine work.

Checks sources, answers questions, sends reminders and completes supported actions.

A person steps in when needed.

For approvals, permissions, unsupported actions or judgment.

The Thread
  1. Sources checked
  2. Gap found
  3. Action taken
  4. Outcome recorded

Ask what's still outstanding.

PaperThread checks the connected context, shows what's missing and who owns the next step.

What's still outstanding for Alex's onboarding?

Here's what's still outstanding for Alex's onboarding:

3 items still need attention.

The right to work check is waiting on a document, laptop provisioning has not been requested, and security training has not started.

Want to take an action?

Just ask. I can send a reminder or route it to the right person.

Try asking
Who owns laptop provisioning?Is Alex ready for day one?
Operational status
3 open · 1 done
  • Right to work check
    Document not received
    Owner: HR · Due 16 Sep
  • Laptop provisioning
    Not yet requested
    Owner: IT · Due 18 Sep
  • Security training
    Not started
    Owner: Alex Morgan · No due date
  • Contract signed
    Completed 12 Sep

Works across your connected systems.

PaperThread checks the systems connected to this workflow. The exact checks depend on your setup and permissions.

  • HRIS

    Any connected HRIS

    Employee record, manager, hire date, payroll details

  • ATS

    Any connected ATS

    Offer status, start date, hire confirmation

  • Payroll

    Any connected payroll

    Bank details, payroll readiness

  • Identity & access

    Any connected ID provider

    Account creation and access status

  • Learning & training

    Any connected LMS

    Required training and completion status

Common questions, clear answers.

Everything you need to understand how PaperThread works, where it fits, and how it connects with the tools your People team already uses.

PaperThread checks the connected employee record, ownership, payroll readiness and onboarding requirements available to the workspace. What can be checked depends on enabled sources, permissions and integration capability.

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Workflow

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Training completion

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Workflow

Policy acknowledgment

Track who has signed required policies and keep the record.

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See what's missing before
a new hire arrives.

Connect the systems involved in onboarding and let PaperThread keep the outstanding work visible.

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