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Configurable workspaces

Quick answer

Give fulfillers a focused workspace: lists, tabs, agent assist, and what to configure before rollout.

Key takeaways

  • Workspaces suit high volume fulfillment work
  • List configuration matters more than form styling
  • Agent assist reduces search time inside the record
  • Pilot with real agents before a wide rollout

What a workspace gives

A workspace puts lists, records and context in one tabbed interface designed for people who work tickets all day. Agent assist surfaces similar records and knowledge without leaving the record.

Configuration points

Landing page metrics, list configuration, form layouts per table, and the contextual side panel. Most rollouts spend their time on the list definitions, because agents care about what is in front of them first.

Rollout advice

Workspaces change habits, so involve agents early.

  • Pilot with a small group and watch them work for an hour
  • Configure keyboard friendly lists, agents live in them
  • Keep the form to the fields the agent actually fills in
  • Measure handling time before and after so the benefit is evidenced

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Check your understanding

  1. What does agent assist provide?

    • A. Automatic closure
    • B. Similar records and knowledge in context
    • C. Approval routing
    • D. Discovery data
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    B. Similar records and knowledge in context

    Agent assist surfaces relevant knowledge and records inside the workspace.

  2. Where should configuration effort go first?

    • A. Colour scheme
    • B. List definitions agents use daily
    • C. Landing page images
    • D. Notification templates
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    B. List definitions agents use daily

    Agents spend most of their time in lists.

Frequently asked questions

Do agents lose the classic UI?

No, both remain available. Many teams keep the platform UI for configuration work and use the workspace for ticket handling.

Which licence is required?

Configurable workspaces are available with the relevant product entitlements, so confirm your subscription before designing around advanced features.
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