In preparing to spin off a business unit, how should admins efficiently deprovision the users from Slack?

Utilizing SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) deprovisioning is the most efficient approach for managing user accounts in Slack when preparing to spin off a business unit. SCIM allows for automated user management, making it easier to provision and deprovision users at scale.

When a business unit is spun off, it often involves a considerable number of users whose accounts need to be managed quickly and efficiently. SCIM enables admins to automate the process by integrating directly with identity providers, allowing for bulk actions that can delete or deactivate multiple accounts simultaneously. This not only saves time but also reduces the potential for human error that can occur with manual processes.

In contrast, methods such as manual account deletion are labor-intensive and slow, making them less practical in situations where many users are involved. User regeneration does not appropriately address the need to deprovision accounts; instead, it typically involves creating new accounts. Temporary suspension of accounts can be useful in specific scenarios but does not fully address the need to permanently remove access in the context of a business unit spin-off. Therefore, SCIM deprovisioning is the most effective way to ensure that user accounts are managed efficiently and securely during this transition.