Skip to main content
๐Ÿฆ‰
Message CenterMicrosoft 365 Updates
HomePermissionsTenant FinderPortfolio
๐Ÿฆ‰
M365 Message Centerby Cengiz YILMAZ

Track the latest updates, features, and announcements for Microsoft 365 services. Comprehensive archive of service updates and important changes.

Quick Links

HomePermissionsTenant FinderPortfolio

Connect

ยฉ 2026 M365 Message Center. Created with โค๏ธ by Cengiz YILMAZ

Data sourced from Microsoft 365 Message Center โ€ข Not affiliated with Microsoft

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. MC1062976

Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Automated and manual scheduling for shift plans

Informational

Message ID

MC1062976
View in Admin Center

Services

Dynamics 365 Apps

Details

We are announcing the Automated and manual scheduling for shift plans feature for Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature supports both manual and automated scheduling, enabling businesses to efficiently assign service representatives to shifts based on forecasted demand. It helps optimize workforce coverage while reducing scheduling effort. This feature will reach general availability on May 2, 2025.

How does this affect me?
This feature enables efficient scheduling of service representatives based on demand and availability, using both manual and automated options. It helps ensure proper staffing for different shifts, reduces coverage gaps, and improves operational efficiency. Additionally, it allows for strategic break distribution and avoids staffing shortages during peak times. With this feature, you can do the following:
  • Short-term planning - Assign service representatives to shifts individually based on operational needs.
  • Automatic scheduling - Generate schedules automatically with a single click, based on scheduling constraints.
  • Break distribution - Schedule breaks across service representatives to help ensure continuous coverage during shifts.
What action do I need to take?
An administrator must install the Workforce Management for Customer Service package in the Power Platform admin center to activate this feature. To accomplish this, take the following steps:
  1. Log in to the Power Platform Admin Center using your administrator credentials.
  2. In the left navigation menu, click on Environments.
  3. Click to open the details for the environment where Workforce Management (WFM)
  4. From the toolbar, select Resources and then choose Dynamics 365 Apps.
  5. In the Dynamics 365 Apps section, click the Install App button.
  6. From the list of available apps, select Workforce Management for Customer Service and click Next.
  7. Review the terms of service, agree to them, and click Install to begin the installation process.

Timeline

๐Ÿ“…
Published
Apr 26, 2025
Message published to Message Center
โœ๏ธ
Updated
Apr 26, 2025
Message content updated
๐Ÿ
End Date
May 26, 2025
Message timeline ends

Tags

#New feature

Category

๐Ÿ“–Stay Informed

Related Messages

Similar updates

MC1066082

Dynamics 365 Contact Center รขโ‚ฌโ€œ Use improved outbound dialing with reduced latency

May 1, 2025
MC1065863

Dynamics 365 Contact Center - View and manage shift schedules with My Schedule calendar

May 1, 2025
MC1065845

Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Monitor work item lifecycle in Application Insights

May 1, 2025
MC1065842

Dynamics 365 Customer Service รขโ‚ฌโ€œ Customize formatting and headers for Case and Custom Record Summaries

May 1, 2025
MC1065632

Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Use time-out rules for automated actions to meet SLAs

Apr 30, 2025