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Last Updated: 2024-02-09
Create an Attribute for Data Collection in Surveys

Create an Attribute for Data Collection in Surveys

Security:
  • View employees
    ,
    Update employees
    ,
    Administer employees
    permissions in the
    Employees
     section of
    Access Control
    .
  • Manage segments
     and
    Manage attributes
     permissions in the
    Administer
     section of
    Access Control
    .
The
Administer
 section is only available for
All employees
 group types.
You can use attribute data collection to enable employees to self-select a segment option in their survey, and for their subsequent responses to attribute to that segment. Example: You could create an attribute called Working preference and provide different segment options to collect data on employee working preference, and how it reflects on their engagement.
  1. Go to
    Administration
    Attributes
    .
  2. Click
    Add attribute
    .
  3. Set the
    Name
    . Example:
    Working preference
    .
  4. Set the
    Attribute type.
     Example:
    Option
    . See Reference: Attribute Types for an explanation on each attribute type.
  5. (Optional) Set a description for the attribute, to display as an explanation next to the attribute in the survey. The description should help employees understand the meaning of the attribute. Example:
    Please select whether you prefer to work in the office or from home.
    If you'd like to explain how you'll use the information at a higher level or talk about multiple attributes, use the overall
    Message
     field in the
    Attributes
     tab of your survey schedule instead. See Enable Attribute Data Collection in Surveys.
  6. (Optional) Set targeting in the
    Targeted data collection
     section.
  7. (Optional)
    Add Name localization
     in the
    Advanced
     field.
  8. (Optional)
    Add Description localization
     in the
    Advanced
     field.
  9. Click
    Save changes
    .
  10. Add segments to the attribute. These will display as drop-down options in the survey in alphabetical order.
The attribute is ready, but will remain dormant until you add it to a survey schedule and employees start selecting its segment options.
You can continue adding segment options to the attribute on an ongoing basis.