Automation & Workflows
Parallel step
A workflow step that runs multiple actions at the same time.
Example
Independent background checks run in parallel before the workflow continues.
Why it matters
It shortens waiting time by allowing independent work to happen together.
You'll hear it
“These two checks can run together; neither needs the other's answer.”
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Some products or workflows let you influence a parallel step, while others keep it fixed or manage it automatically. Check the settings and documentation for the tool you are using.
Common questions
- Must all actions finish before the workflow continues?
- That depends on the design. Some steps require every result; others can continue with fewer.
- Can parallel work create conflicting changes?
- Yes. Two actions updating the same record need a way to avoid overwriting each other.
- Does running more actions together always save time?
- No. Limited equipment or service limits can make too much simultaneous work slower.