Profile attributes let you collect custom information on employee profiles beyond standard fields - like entity, business area, collective agreement, or any organization-specific data.
Attribute Types
Single choice - select one option (e.g., Entity, Cost Center, Collective Agreement)
Multiple choice - select multiple options (e.g., Client Types, Business areas)
Setting Up Profile Attributes
Navigate to Settings
Go to Profile attributes
Create profile attribute with:
Name: Clear, descriptive name
Multiple choice: Check if multiple selections allowed
Add options for employees to choose from
Updating Profile Attributes
Individual Updates
Admin: Go to People → select employee → Details → update in "Profile attributes" section
Bulk Updates
People page → select multiple employees
Actions dropdown → Profile attribute
Choose attribute and value to apply
Viewing Data
Table columns: Add profile attributes as columns in People view
Export: Include profile attributes in data exports
Filter: Filter employees by attribute values
Best Practices
Field Types:
Single choice: Entity, cost center, driver's license (yes/no), security clearance level, Collective Agreement...
Multiple choice: Client types, Service Lines, Business areas...
Data Quality:
Use clear, consistent naming
Regular data audits
Remove unused options