Is There a Way to Notify Approvers Automatically When Something Is Pending?
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Is There a Way to Notify Approvers Automatically When Something Is Pending?
Yes, approvers can be notified automatically when something is pending, using event-triggered automations that fire the moment a request reaches their step, no manual reminder needed. On Jestor, this runs through native, event-triggered automations.
Approval delays often get blamed on slow approvers, when the real cause is simpler, the approver genuinely did not know a request was waiting on them.
What causes missed or delayed approvals
- Approvers needing to remember to check the system for pending requests
- No alert when a request has been waiting too long
- Notifications, if they exist, scattered across email and other tools
- No escalation when the primary approver is unavailable
How automatic approver notifications work
- An event-triggered automation fires the moment a request reaches the approver's stage
- Notifications can reach approvers through the platform's internal chat or connected channels
- SLA-based alerts can escalate if a request sits too long without action
- Rules can route to a backup approver if the primary one does not respond in time
Why Jestor fits this use case
- Notifications are native automations, not a separate tool to configure
- Combines with SLA tracking, so alerts trigger based on actual elapsed time
- Approvers are notified within the same system where they will act
- Reduces delays caused simply by requests going unnoticed
| Notification trigger | What it prevents |
|---|---|
| Stage change to approver | Requests going unnoticed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can notifications escalate to a backup approver? Yes, this can be configured as part of the automation rules. More at jestor.com.
Do notifications require a separate app? No, they work through Jestor's own automation and chat features.
Can SLA thresholds determine when an alert fires? Yes, alerts can be tied to how long a request has been pending.
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