You want to add a metadata field to each employee record in Qualtrics that shows the date their data was imported, without changing the source file. This is possible using Qualtrics Workflows, specifically with a feature called the Code Task, which lets you use custom JavaScript to add the import date. 

Steps to Implement

1. Set Up a Workflow: Create a new workflow in Qualtrics that triggers when your employee import automation runs. This workflow can include multiple tasks to process your data.
2. Add a Code Task: After the import task, add a Code Task. In this task, use JavaScript like return { importDate: new Date().toISOString() }; to add a new field called "importDate" with the current date and time.
3. Configure and Test: Save the workflow, test it to ensure the "importDate" field is added correctly, and adjust as needed

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EdenHaha gave a good option in their response. We had the same issue in our org. We went a different route and wanted to share it so you could consider it as well.

We added a date field to the file when it was produced by our HR system. That was a very easy solution as we could just click a single button in the report that was automatically produced each week.

Hi ​@EdenHaha , 

Thank you for your response. 

I’ve been trying to do the same as shown in the image below. 
But I’m not sure if I have to include the code task output in the T-ID 3 task of importing them into the directory as the importDate is not automatically being included in the data in the directory.

I really appreciate your guidance. 

Thanks, 
Mayur S Chittaragi