What you need to know
- With IFTTT, you can now connect Google Chat to over 1,000 apps and automate a ton of tasks.
- UKG Flow also integrates UKG Pro WFM features into chat, making things like logging in and requesting time off easy.
- UKG Flow must be installed by account administrators before it is fully available in organizations.
Google Chat just got a powerful IFTTT and UKG Flow integration that lets you set up almost any kind of automation, whether you're using Google Workspace or a personal account.
IFTTT now lets users link Google Chat with over 1,000 popular apps, while UKG Flow brings UKG Pro WFM features directly into Chat for easy access for employees, as described in a blog post.
IFTTT stands for “If This, Then That” and is a platform that allows you to create custom automations that activate when certain things happen.
In Google Chat, IFTTT's main function is to help users create custom workflows and seamlessly automate routine tasks. With access to over 1,000 apps, chat becomes significantly more efficient and personal, according to Google.
For example, you can set up automatic welcome messages for new Space members, trigger notifications when files are added to cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box, and track social media mentions by having tags from Discord, X, and Facebook post instantly in a Space.
For businesses, this means everything runs more smoothly and productivity increases. Automating mundane tasks, such as welcome messages, becomes a breeze.
To dive into IFTTT, just visit the Google Chat integration page and sign in with your Google account. It's now available to Google Workspace users, Workspace individual subscribers, and anyone with a personal Google account.
Google Chat is also getting UKG Flow support. As the rollout begins, account administrators will need to install the app first before it can be used organization-wide.
With UKG Flow support, users can now complete tasks like logging in, clocking in and out, and requesting time off directly in Google Chat.
These new integrations are designed to make your workday easier by streamlining tasks and eliminating the need to switch between different apps.
