@bradytimes Automated Workflow Stages are being rebuilt natively in Workfront which will resolve this issue. The way it is being architected is even a "simple proof" as it is called today, is essentially a single stage, so that stages can be handled consistently whether single, or multiple stages.

@sljonas Automated Workflows are being rebuilt from the ground up natively in Workfront which will resolve this issue.

@JanelleHi The ability to see custom messages will be explored in the new approvals system that is being built natively inside Workfront. In the mean time, perhaps the suggestion by @AileenTa may help.

@CrystalH - We can turn this functionality on for you in your production environment. Although it is a "limited release" it is still enabled for around 1000 customers today.  As @skyehansen mentioned, reminders exist today but they have been revamped and the new document approvals will continue to b...

@tiffenbacha The ability to restrict access to a Document Folder exists today. Simply select the Document Folder, click the 3 dot icon, and click "Share". There you can remove inherited permissions and add only those you'd like to have access. For more information, see "Share a document folder" on E...

@LASHubb We will have it turned on in production for a limited set of customers, shooting for 24.1 in January. If you'd like to be part of that, please reach out to your customer success or account manager and they can formally send me a note to get it turned on for your organization. 

Thanks @skyehansen - yes, with the new approvals system being developed there will be a widget created where you can see pending content approvals on the home page.