Fillout: The Secret to Faster, Smarter Approvals

Mar 27, 2025

Managing approvals can be a time-consuming process, but with Fillout Approvals, you can streamline workflows, ensure faster decision-making, and keep all stakeholders informed. Whether you’re handling job applications, purchase requests, or internal approvals, Fillout's powerful automation tools help simplify and optimize the process.

Why Use Fillout Approvals?

Approval workflows are essential for businesses of all sizes. Instead of managing requests manually, Fillout allows you to:

Automate decision-making – Send requests to the right approver instantly.
Streamline communication – Notify teams in real-time through Slack and email.
Maintain a structured process – Keep all approvals and rejections organized in one place.

With these features, you can reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency across your organization.

Practical Uses for Fillout Approvals

Hiring and Job Applications

Recruiters and HR teams can use Fillout Approvals to manage job applications seamlessly. When a candidate submits their application, it can be automatically routed to the hiring manager for review. If approved, the candidate moves to the next stage, and if rejected, an automated response is sent with feedback. This ensures a structured, consistent, and timely hiring process.

Purchase and Expense Approvals

Finance teams can automate purchase requests by setting up an approval workflow. Employees submit a request with relevant details, and it’s instantly sent to the appropriate approver. With automated notifications via Slack and email, decisions can be made quickly, avoiding unnecessary delays in procurement.

Client and Project Approvals

For agencies and consulting firms, Fillout Approvals simplifies client onboarding and project approvals. Before work begins, project proposals can be sent for approval, ensuring all stakeholders sign off before any major commitments are made. This eliminates miscommunication and keeps projects running smoothly.

Time-Off and Leave Requests

HR teams can streamline the leave request process by allowing employees to submit requests through Fillout. Once submitted, the request automatically routes to a manager for approval or rejection. Employees receive real-time updates on their request status, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails.

Enhancing Approval Efficiency with Automation

Fillout doesn’t just route approval requests—it enhances productivity by integrating with the tools your team already uses. By connecting Fillout with Slack, approvers can receive instant notifications and approve or reject requests without leaving their workflow. Additionally, email automations ensure that everyone involved stays informed without the need for manual follow-ups.

Final Thoughts: Simplify Approvals with Fillout

Fillout’s Approvals feature eliminates the hassle of manual decision-making, allowing businesses to process requests faster and more efficiently. With automated workflows, real-time Slack updates, and custom email notifications, your team can focus on high-impact tasks instead of chasing approvals.

Ready to get started? Watch our step-by-step YouTube tutorial here and take your approval process to the next level with Fillout. Book a free discovery call with us today!