workflow compression (n)~ A feature that helps users compress (or expand) the duration of a job without having to update the start and due dates of every task in the workflow. workflow condition (n)~ A logical ‘if-then’ statement in a workflow that defines a specific situation and any actions that should be taken when that situation occurs. workflow decision element (n)~ A guard condition that controls the logical branching of task sequences within a workflow process. A workflow decision can be made by a user or by an automation rule.