HiBob App Installation & Setup Guide
The CorporateGift for HiBob integration enables organizations to automate employee gifting and recognition programs using employee lifecycle data maintained in HiBob. Once connected, administrators can create automated campaigns for onboarding, birthdays, work anniversaries, employee milestones, and other engagement initiatives. Supported gift types include eGifts, physical gifts, company swag, and reward experiences.
The CorporateGift for HiBob integration enables organizations to automate employee gifting and recognition programs using employee lifecycle data maintained in HiBob. Once connected, administrators can create automated campaigns for onboarding, birthdays, work anniversaries, employee milestones, and other engagement initiatives.
Supported gift types include eGifts, physical gifts, company swag, and reward experiences.
Prerequisites
Before installing the integration:
- You must have an active CorporateGift account.
- You must have administrator access to your HiBob account.
- You should be logged into both CorporateGift and HiBob using the same browser session.
Installing the Integration
Step 1: Open Integrations
- Log in to your CorporateGift account.
- Navigate to Account > My Integrations.
- Locate the HiBob integration.
- Click Add.
Step 2: Connect HiBob
- Click Start Integration Process.
- You will be redirected to the HiBob authorization page.
- Review the requested permissions.
- Click Authorize.
Once authorization is complete, the integration status will display as Connected.
CorporateGift will now securely synchronize approved employee data from HiBob.
Employee Data Synchronization
After installation, CorporateGift can access the employee information authorized by your organization, including:
- Employee name
- Email address
- Birth date
- Start date
- Department
- Work location
- Additional supported employee attributes
This information is used to power automated gifting and recognition campaigns.
Creating an Automated Campaign
Step 1: Create a New Automation
- Navigate to My Campaigns.
- Click Add Automation.
- Select HiBob as the automation source.
Step 2: Configure Employee Filters
You can target specific employee groups using filters such as:
- Department
- Work location
- Employee tenure
- Employment status
- Other supported employee attributes
This allows you to create customized programs for different teams, regions, or employee populations.
Step 3: Select a Gift Type
Choose how gifts will be delivered:
- eGift
- Physical Gift
- Company Swag
- Reward Experience
For physical gifts, shipping information must be available for recipients.
Step 4: Choose a Trigger Event
Select the employee event that will activate the automation.
Supported events include:
- New Hire Onboarding
- Birthday
- Work Anniversary
- Employee Milestones
For example, you may configure a campaign to send a gift to employees celebrating their 1st through 5th work anniversary.
Step 5: Configure Timing
Define when the gift should be sent:
- On the event date
- A specified number of days before the event
- A specified number of days after the event
Step 6: Configure Payment
Choose how gifts will be funded:
- Available CorporateGift budget
- Payment method on file
Step 7: Enable Notifications (Optional)
Administrators can receive reminder notifications before gifts are sent.
Step 8: Review and Activate
Review the employee recipients who currently match your criteria.
Click Apply to activate the automation.
How the Automation Works
Once activated, CorporateGift continuously monitors employee lifecycle data received from HiBob.
When an employee matches the configured criteria and a triggering event occurs, CorporateGift automatically initiates the gifting workflow according to the campaign settings.
No manual tracking or intervention is required.
Common Use Cases
Employee Onboarding
Automatically send welcome gifts to new hires on their start date.
Birthday Recognition
Celebrate employee birthdays with personalized gifts or eGift experiences.
Work Anniversaries
Recognize employee tenure milestones with automated anniversary gifts.
Department-Specific Programs
Create gifting campaigns for specific teams, business units, or locations.
Global Employee Engagement
Deliver consistent recognition experiences across distributed and international workforces.
Support
For assistance with installation, campaign configuration, or troubleshooting, contact the CorporateGift support team.