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title: "Add New Employees in WorkEasy"
slug: "add-new-employees"
updated: 2026-10-04T15:53:20Z
published: 2026-10-04T15:53:20Z
canonical: "help.workeasysoftware.com/add-new-employees"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.workeasysoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add New Employees in WorkEasy

This guide shows managers and administrators how to add new employees in WorkEasy Software. You’ll learn how to open the employee list, enter required details, and save or continue adding new employees.

## Video Tutorial

[Video](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/Add%20New%20Employees%20In%20WorkEasy%20(3).mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T10%3A44%3A42Z&se=2026-11-01T11%3A44%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jjJhIwbE7kgANXqjL44xQxFT%2Fh4EcalvYGC1P%2BUbN%2F4%3D)

## Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In the Left Nav, click **Dashboard > Employees > Employee List**.
2. Click the ellipsis button and click **Add**. ![](https://7523197.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7523197/image-png-Jan-10-2025-05-39-43-6499-PM.png)
3. Enter the employee details. You can toggle the button **Show Only Required Fields** to only fill out the mandatory fields. ![](https://7523197.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7523197/image-png-Jan-10-2025-05-38-33-2312-PM.png)
4. If you need to add more employees, click **Create and Add New**. ![](https://7523197.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7523197/image-png-Jan-10-2025-05-37-09-6139-PM.png)

> [!WARNING]
> **Important**❗
> 
> - If the message ***Missing configuration for the pay period frequency selected*** appears, the pay period has not been selected or configured. To address this, see [Configure or Change a Pay Period](/docs/configure-or-change-a-pay-period).
> - To configure an employee’s profile, see [Customize Employee Profiles Using Profile Designer](/main/docs/customize-employee-profiles-using-profile-designer).
> - To change an employee’s pay rate or salary, see [Update an Employee's Pay Rate or Salary](/main/docs/change-an-employee).

> **You're all set! 🙂**
> 
> If you have questions, please call us at (888) 783-1493, email [support@workeasysoftware.com](mailto:support@workeasysoftware.com), or [submit a ticket](https://www.workeasysoftware.com/resources/submit-a-ticket).