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# Allocating Workers to Jobs

> Allocating Workers to Jobs - Pipeline knowledge base.

## Allocating Workers to Jobs

Allocating workers to scheduled jobs ensures the right people are assigned to the right work at the right time.

### Drag-and-Drop Allocation

The primary way to allocate workers is by dragging scheduled items on the calendar:

1. Click and hold a scheduled item
2. Drag it to the desired date, time, and resource lane
3. Release to drop it

When you drop an item, Pipeline automatically:

* Validates the proposed time slot
* Checks for resource conflicts (employee availability)
* Verifies required certifications
* Calculates travel time between locations

If there are conflicts, a modal dialog appears showing the issues and letting you confirm or cancel the move.

> **Screenshot:** The conflict resolution modal showing employee availability indicators (green/red/amber), certification checks, and Accept/Cancel buttons.

### Allocation Details Panel

The allocation panel shows two views:

**By Staff**
Lists each employee with their assigned tasks, showing:

* Employee name and reference
* Tasks assigned to them
* Minutes allocated for "This" visit vs "All" visits (cumulative)
* Progress gauges for task completion

**By Task**
Lists each task with its employee assignments, showing:

* Task reference with progress gauge (Allocated vs Required)
* Employee names assigned
* Individual time allocations

### Allocation Modes

Choose how time is allocated using the mode buttons:

* **Sequence** - Allocate jobs for consecutive days
* **Date Only** - Allocate for a single date only
* **Single Span** - Allocate total duration across a selected period

### Conflict Resolution

When a conflict is detected, the conflict modal shows:

* Which employees are affected
* The nature of the conflict (availability, certifications, travel time)
* Visual indicators (green/red/amber) for each employee's status
* Options to accept or cancel the allocation