Automation can save time, reduce human errors, and improve efficiency overall. Zapier is a workflow automation tool that integrates with thousands of apps from partners like Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft. It allows users to build secure, automated systems for their business-critical workflows across their organization's technology stack. Five common tasks that can be automated include notifying teammates about leads or customers, sending emails in various communication tools, posting content on social media networks, tracking calendar events, and consolidating information in spreadsheets or databases. By automating these tasks, users can free up time to focus on more important tasks and reduce the risk of human errors.