Workflow Does not Start If Created by Another Workflow

Hi,
Hope someone can help me here.
I am using SharePoint 2013 Server and have created two workflows running on two separate lists (workflow 1 runs on list 1 and workflow 2 runs on list 2).
Workflow 1 creates an item in List 2. The workflow on list 2 does not kick off when the item is created.
I have tried both SharePoint Designer 2013 workflow and Visual Studio 2013 no code solutions (I have elevated privileges for the workflow app).
The link below is what I am experiencing, although there doesn't seem to be a solution.
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsdesktop/en-US/cb7c2537-ec54-4128-abea-aa5a11cddb54/sharepoint-2013-workflow-does-not-start-when-item-is-created-by-another-workflow?forum=sharepointcustomization
I am in the process of installing the latest CUs too see if this has been rectified.
Thanks,
Nigel

Hi Nigel,
Yes, this is the default SharePoint behavior that SharePoint 2013 workflow does not start when item is created by another workflow.
For a workaround, you can create a event receiver on the List 2 to start the workflow 2 when an item is created.
Reference:https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/19f71e38-7c04-430e-aa6b-764cbbf18c1c/2013-workflow-does-not-start-on-item-created-by-a-different-worklow?forum=sharepointcustomization
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sharepoint/en-US/6ee7d704-34c0-4bda-8f2d-8a9ba17c2367/sharepoint-2013-workflow-using-create-item-to-add-an-item-to-another-list-and-have-the-workflow?forum=sharepointcustomization
Best Regards,
Eric
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