Grace Periods
Configure transition periods for movers — overlap access for smooth handoffs without leaving old access open indefinitely.
Maya Kim · Transitioning
Overlap: Apex Commerce + Vertex Digital
Overlap Timeline
Old Access
New Access
The problem
Without grace periods...
Abrupt access changes
When someone moves teams, old access is cut immediately. Ongoing work is disrupted mid-task with no time to hand off responsibilities.
Handoff failures
Critical knowledge transfer stalls when the mover can no longer access old client data, campaign history, or shared resources.
Productivity gaps
Without configurable overlap, teams resort to workarounds — sharing credentials, delaying the transfer, or requesting temporary access manually.
Key Benefits
What makes it powerful
Grace Period Policies
Configurable overlap windows
Define how long team members retain access to old assignments — 3 days, 7 days, or custom — based on role, team, or client policies.
Auto-Expiry Schedule
Auto-cleanup after grace period
When the grace period ends, old access is revoked automatically. No reminders needed, no forgotten permissions — the system handles it.
Transition Checklist
Smooth knowledge transfer
Team members complete handoffs at their own pace within the window. Access to old campaign data, reports, and tools stays available during transition.
How it works
Step by step
Policy Config
Mover detected
When a team transfer is detected via HRIS sync, AccessHive identifies the mover and applies the matching grace period policy.
Both roles active
New access is provisioned immediately while old access enters the grace period window. Both roles remain active during the overlap.
Old access auto-revoked
When the grace period ends, old access is automatically revoked. A notification is sent, and the transition is logged in the audit trail.
Explore related capabilities
Discover features that work seamlessly with Grace Periods.
Mover Automation
The core mover flow that triggers grace periods — automatically adjusting access when team members change assignments.
Learn moreLeaver Automation
When a departure is detected, leaver automation revokes all access immediately — the complement to grace period transitions.
Learn moreTime-Bound Access
Set access that automatically expires after a defined period — the same engine that powers grace period auto-revocation.
Learn moreSmooth transitions with configurable grace periods
See how grace periods give team members the time they need for clean handoffs while ensuring old access is automatically revoked on schedule.