Work pattern preferences

Since work patterns are collections of shifts and their associated shift Work period in WFM that has a definite length. events, work pattern Set of shifts in WFM (usually a weekly set of shifts) that are assigned to employees. A work pattern typically includes one or more shifts and possible days off for one week. preferences allow employees to set relative preferences for different types of shifts or schedules.

For example, employees can specify a higher preference (by entering a lower number) for the 4-day by 10-hour work pattern and a lower preference (by entering a higher number) for the 5-day by 8-hour work pattern.

Work pattern preferences can also be used for consistency. For example, you can create two identical work patterns, but have consistency turned on for only one of them. By using work pattern preferences, employees can state whether they prefer to have consistent schedules or not.

Example: set up and use work pattern preferences

  1. From Work Administration, Work Rules and Work Patterns, create two work patterns:

    1. Work Pattern8 hour: Work pattern that contains a 5-day, 8-hour shift

    2. Work Pattern10 hour: Work pattern that contains a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

  2. Add the following shifts to each work pattern:

    1. Work Pattern10 hour: Has a 10-hour shift that can be scheduled on all days.

    2. Work Pattern8 hour: Has an 8-hour shift that can be scheduled on all days.

  3. From User Management Module that an administrator uses to create a profile for each employee in their organization., Employees and Work Rules, assign three employees both of these work patterns, indicating that they can work either one.

    An employee’s linked work patterns will be:

    • Work Pattern10 hour

    • Work Pattern8 hour

  4. For each employee, enter the following preferences for the work patterns for all employees:

    • Work Pattern8 hour: 1

    • Work Pattern10 hour: 2

    These values indicate that all three employees prefer Work Pattern 8 hour over Work Pattern 10 hour. These employees each have one preferred work pattern for the entire week. Employees cannot state a preference for each day.

    Employee Seniority

    Preference: WP 10 hour

    Preference: WP 8 hour

    Most senior

    2

    1

    Second most senior

    2

    1

    Third most senior

    2

    1

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Work pattern scheduling