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# 🛠️ How to create a custom employee field in haddock HR?

Do you need to add extra information to an employee's profile? No problem! With **haddock HR**, you can create **custom fields** to adapt it to your specific needs. 🎯

### 1️⃣ **Access the employees menu**

First, go to **haddock HR** and head to the **employees menu**. There you will find the option to manage all your team's information. 👥💼

### 2️⃣ **Click "Custom fields"**

Under the employees menu, you'll see an option that says **"Custom fields"**. Click it! 🔍

### 3️⃣ **Create the new field**

On the **Custom fields** screen, click the **"+"** button to create a new field. It is the first step to make your employee profiles even more customizable! 😄

### 4️⃣ **Configure the field**

Now you can specify the **data type** you will use for the custom field. The options are:

- **Text** (for short information such as first names or last names). 📝
- **Long text** (for longer notes or comments). 📚
- **Number** (if you need to enter numeric values). 🔢
- **Date** (to include dates such as birthdays or contract dates). 📅

Give the field a clear and easy-to-identify **name**, and that's it! 🎉

### 5️⃣ **See the field in the employee profile**

Once the custom field is created, it will **appear in the employee profile** under the **"Custom fields"** tab. Now you can view and update that information whenever you need it! 🔄👨‍💻

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## 🌟 **Super useful and fast!**

With **custom fields**, you can adapt each employee's profile to your company's specific needs. Everything organized and just a click away! 📲

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And that is all! Now you know how to create custom fields so you can keep all the information you need about your team organized and easy to access.

**haddock HR makes it easier!** 😎✨