Sections & Attributes

Manage sections and attributes under Settings > People > Sections & Attributes. These settings define the structure of the Personal Information tab in employee profiles and determine which data fields are available.

About Attributes

There are two types of attributes: system attributes and custom attributes.

System attributes are created and managed by the system and marked with a lock icon. They cannot be edited, deactivated, or deleted, as they are connected to core system functions such as payroll calculations and time tracking.

Custom attributes are created by you to match your specific requirements. You can edit, deactivate, or delete them at any time. Each attribute has a field type that determines what kind of data it stores. Available types include Text, Text Area, Number, Date, Dropdown, Multi-Select, Email, Password, Percentage, Reference (links to a location, department, or team), and Person (links to another employee). The field type cannot be changed after an attribute has been created.

Adding an Attribute

To add a new attribute, open the desired section and click Create new attribute. Enter a label in German and English, choose the field type, and optionally configure a placeholder text, maximum length, whether the field is required, and whether enhanced privacy (double encryption) should be enabled. Every attribute automatically receives an internal name for technical purposes.

Editing and Reordering Attributes

You can reorder attributes within a section by dragging them to the desired position. To move an attribute to a different section, drag it from one section into another.

Deactivating an attribute hides it from employee profiles, but all existing data is preserved and can be restored by reactivating the attribute. Deleting an attribute is permanent and removes all associated employee data.

About Sections

Sections group related attributes together and define the layout of the Personal Information tab in employee profiles.

The system includes five predefined sections that are locked: Public Profile, Personnel Information, Personal Data, Payroll Data, and Bank Details. These sections are required for system processes and cannot be modified or removed.

Custom sections can be created to organize additional information. Common examples include emergency contacts, equipment assignments, certifications, or company vehicles.

Adding and Managing Sections

To add a new section, click Create new section and enter a label in German and English. The new section appears in the list and is ready for attributes. Custom sections can be renamed, deleted, or reordered at any time.

A language preview lets you switch between German and English to verify that all labels are correctly translated before they become visible to employees.