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# What do I need to set up for each employee to start planning shifts? 📅🚀

Very easy! 😎 To start **planning shifts** in **haddock HR** like a pro, you only need to **associate 3 key elements** in each employee's profile:

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🔹 **Contract** 📄
Defines **what type of working pattern** your employee has: full-time, part-time, fixed, variable... This helps us know how many hours they should work and ensure everything complies with regulations. Without a contract, we do not know how much they should work! ⏳

🔹 **Shift pattern** 🔄
This is the shift pattern that will apply to that employee: mornings, afternoons, nights, rotating... 📈 You can assign an existing pattern or create a new one very easily! That way you can plan automatically and consistently for the whole team. 🎯

🔹 **Group** 👥
The group helps us **organize employees** by areas, departments, or work sites. This makes it easier for you to plan in an orderly way, view statistics by group, and make life easier for your supervisors. 🙌

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### And after that? 🧙‍♂️✨

Done! With **contract**, **shift pattern**, and **group** associated in each employee's profile, you can now start **planning** with all the power of **haddock HR**. 📲📅

You will be able to generate schedules, manage changes, cover absences... Everything in just a few clicks and without headaches! 🚀