Representative Statuses
Representative statuses allow representatives to set their availability and working status in the system. These statuses help customers and other team members understand when a representative is available and when they are not.
Available Statuses
1. Online
- The representative is actively available and ready to receive new chats.
- New chats can be assigned to this representative.
- This is the default status when a representative logs into the system.
2. Be Right Back
- The representative is temporarily away but will return soon.
- New chats are not assigned to this representative.
- Useful for short breaks or temporary unavailability.
3. Busy
- The representative is currently busy with other tasks or chats.
- New chats are not assigned to this representative.
- Indicates the representative is working but not available for new conversations.
4. Offline
- The representative is not available and not working.
- New chats are not assigned to this representative.
- This status is automatically set when a representative logs out.
How to Change Status
Representatives can change their status by:
- Clicking on their profile picture or status indicator in the top right corner
- Selecting the desired status from the dropdown menu
- The status change takes effect immediately
Status Impact on Chat Assignment
- Online: Can receive new chat assignments
- Be Right Back, Busy, Offline: Cannot receive new chat assignments
Benefits of Status Management
- Clear Communication: Customers and team members know when representatives are available
- Efficient Workload Distribution: Only available representatives receive new chats
- Professional Service: Better customer experience with clear availability indicators
- Team Coordination: Managers can see team availability at a glance
Best Practices
- Always set your status to "Busy" when handling complex issues
- Use "Be Right Back" for short breaks (lunch, restroom, etc.)
- Set to "Offline" when ending your workday
- Keep your status updated to reflect your actual availability
Representative statuses are an essential part of maintaining efficient customer service and team coordination within the Supsis platform.