Which global variable holds the name of the running user's profile?

The global variable that holds the name of the running user's profile is $Profile. This variable is specifically designed to provide access to the profile information of the user currently executing the process.

In Salesforce, profiles define the differing levels of access and permissions that users have within the system. By using the $Profile variable, you can retrieve details such as the profile name and use that information to tailor the behavior of your automation processes according to user permissions.

This capability is crucial when you need to implement conditional logic based on user roles or to enforce security practices by controlling what actions certain users can perform based on their profile. Using the correct variable allows for precise and effective process automation within Salesforce.