An Attribute is something that provides important specific information relating to an employee or a group of employees. This can be next of kin information, business issued phones or uniforms for example. The following steps will show you how to add an attribute to an employee record. For this example, we will use the Attributes form to add Next of Kin details for employees. Step 1Go to | UI Expand |
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Step 2In the Attributes form below click on the + and enter the ID and Description. The Control Type can be selected from the following list and indicates the information that can be entered into the employee details: - Text: The user can type text only.
- Combo: This is a text box with a list box attached, so users can type or select the value. For this type, you can enter a list of possible values.
- Multi Select Combo: Will include a check box against each attribute value so users can select multiple options. For this type, you can enter a list of possible values.
- Checkbox: This is a check box that can be selected or cleared to turn the option on or off.
- Datetime: This is used to enter a date only.
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Step 3Go to People>Configuration>Organisation>Employee Classes and select a Class ID that you want to add the attributes to. Select the Attributes Tab and enter the attributes to include for this group of employees using the + button.
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Step 4- Once the relevant Attributes have been added and the record saved, click on Apply Payroll Settings to add this detail to employee details. This will be included in all employees belonging to this Employee Class.
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Step 5- Select an employee from the Employees form that is part of the Admin Employee Class and select Attributes.
The Next of Kin Attributes are listed and the specific information for this employee can be added in the Value column as shown below. Save.
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