Delete work patterns

After exporting the relevant 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., you can delete the work pattern and its associated work rules Rules in WFM that determine how employees are scheduled, and reflect both the needs of the organization and the individual employees..

Before you begin 

Export work patterns

Procedure 

1. Go to Work Administration. Under Work Rules, select Work Patterns.

2. Select the relevant organization that owns the work rules.

3. Select the work pattern to be deleted, and select Edit.

4. Below the Work Days / Consistency area, select the linked shifts and select Remove.

5. If applicable, below the VTO Events and OT Extension areas, select the linked events and select Remove for each one.

6. Select Save.

7. Select the work pattern again, and select Delete.

8. When the system prompts you to proceed with the delete, select OK.

9. For every work pattern you want to delete, repeat step 3-step 7.

10. Verify whether the work patterns you want to delete are included in rotations and associated with staffing profiles. If they are, remove them accordingly.

What to do next 

Delete shifts

Related topics 

Workflow: Delete work rules