You can assign schedules to agents by drag and drop, in bulk, by copying across dates, or by activities.You can assign schedules from WFO >Workforce Management >Assignments.
Before you Begin
You must configure the schedules before assigning them to agents.
Assigning Schedules
You can assign schedules using the Assignments tab.
View the schedule details for a specific month, for two weeks, for a week, or for one day. If you are viewing the schedule for a specific day, you can also view the duration for that schedule in increments of 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Click to select the schedule duration. Specify the dates using .
Search for a particular agent using the Filter by agent name field.
Use to specify more detailed filter criteria.
You can assign schedules by using one of the following methods:
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
From theAssigndrop-down menu, clickBy Drag & Drop.
Select a schedule from the drop-down menu. In the first row, the schedule and the schedule timings appear.
From the first row, drag the shift and drop it in the corresponding agent cell to assign the schedule.
You can do this for the number of slots available for the respective schedule. After all the slots are filled, you cannot apply that schedule to other agents.
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
By using bulk assignment, you can select multiple agents for shift assignment.
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
From theAssigndrop-down menu, clickIn Bulk. The Bulk Assign window appears.
Select between Schedule and Time off.
Select the required Schedule for scheduling using the drop-down. If you want to create a new schedule, select Or create a new schedule and click . See Schedules for more information.
Select theScopeto assign the schedule for a specific time. Select the Period and Date range from the drop-down.
You canFilterthe list of Available Agents by:
Agent Name
Call Center
Agent Team
Agent Skills
Select one or multiple agents (hold CTRL to select multiple) from the Available column and move them to the Selected column.
Click to save the assignment.
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
You can assign agents to multiple shifts per day.
You canchange the hours for the schedule.
You can copy the shift assignment for a specific day or a range of days to another range of days using theCopy Assignmentsoption. To copy shift assignment:
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
From theAssigndrop-down menu, clickBy Copying Across Dates. The Copy Assignment window appears.
SelectCopy FromandCopy Todate range.
In the Options section, select the required options from Copy schedule assignments, Copy time off assignments, and Copy not ready reason assignments.
You canFilterthe list of Agents' Assignments to Copy by:
Agent Name
Call Center
Agent Team
Agent Skills
From the Available list, select the agents to whom you want to assign the schedules.
Click to save the assignment.
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
You can assign schedules based on different activities like Break, Lunch, Meeting, Other, and Training. The Activities option is available only when assignments are scheduled for a day. Click to select the day and duration in increments of 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
From theAssigndrop-down menu, clickActivities.
Select the Activity Type from the drop-down menu. Choose from Break, Lunch, Meeting, Other, and Training.
Select the time slots.
Click .
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
You can assign the available schedules to agents using the Schedules > By Schedule tab. To assign schedules from this tab:
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
Click the By Schedule tab.
From the Schedule drop-down menu, select the schedule.
In the Assign field, select Appoint Open Assignments or Activities using the drop-down. The Activities option is available only when assignments are scheduled for a day. Click to select the day and duration in increments of 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
If you select Assign > Appoint Open Assignments, the Appoint Open Assignments window opens.
Select the Schedule from the drop-down.
From theAgentdrop-down list, select the agent to whom you want to assign the open slot.
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
Click theAssignments tab and then click the Open Assignments tab.
Select the Date based on the open assignments available and assign it to the agent.
Click .
Click to save all the changes and make the schedule available for the agents and other managers.
To auto-schedule assignment:
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
Click . The Auto Schedule window appears.
From the Select a published forecast drop-down, select a published forecast.
Select a schedule from the Select a schedule using the drop-down. If you want to create a new schedule, select Or create a new schedule and click .
From the Assign Agents section, select one of the options.
In the Choose a model for each day in the table, select the required schedule and forecast date.
Click OK.
To edit an assignment:
On theWFOtab, go toWorkforce Management>Assignments.
Double-click the assignment you want to edit.
The Edit Assignments window opens.
To create a new assignment:
Click . The New Assignment window opens.
Select the Assignment Category, Start Time, and End Time from the drop-down.
Select the Add default break check box to add a break.
Click OK.
To edit an existing schedule, select the schedule and click .
Make the necessary changes as required.
To delete a schedule, select the schedule and click .
Click .
Viewing Agent Schedules
TheAgents tab allows you to filter and view the agent's schedule details for today, a specific day, week, two weeks, or a month with a compact or expanded view.
To view agent schedules:
On the WFO tab, go to Workforce Management > Assignments.
Click the Agents tab.
View the schedule details for a specific month, for two weeks, for a week, or for one day. If you are viewing the schedule for a specific day, you can also view the duration for that schedule in increments of 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Click to select the schedule duration. Specify the dates using .
Filter the Agent name using .
Use to refresh the information displayed.
Viewing Schedule History
The History tab provides all the details of the changes made to schedules, schedule assignments, time off assignments, and auto-schedule jobs. Details such as who made the change, when were the changes made, what changes were made, and other details are captured. Click the Schedules, Schedule Assignments, Time Off Assignments, and Auto Schedule Jobs tabs for relevant details.