How do I change an employee's hire/start date?

Wondering how to update an employee's Hire date? Check out this help article to learn how!

If you've added an employee to GoCo and need to change their start date, follow the steps below.

Please Note: Different actions will need to be taken, depending on if the adjusted hire date is before or after the hire date currently listed.

Changing the Hire Date to a Future Date

1. Go to the employee's profile, expand the Employment Info card, and click on Make Changes.
   
2. Enter the adjusted date of hire in the When should this change take effect? field, then press Continue.
3. On the Make Changes screen, change the Start Date to the adjusted date of hire, then press Continue and complete the Make Changes flow.

Changing the Hire Date to a Past Date

1. Go to the employee's profile, expand the Employment Info card, and click on Make Changes.
2. Mark the checkbox next to Effective on [Employee Name]'s start date.
3. On the Make Changes screen, click to change the Start Date and begin making this change. 
4. Before you can update the date of hire, you will be notified of what making this change could affect in GoCo. Confirm that you acknowledge this, & then press Continue and complete the Make Changes flow.

Great! Your new employee's start date is now updated!

If you have any other questions, please contact help@goco.io.