Working from the agent inbox in Agent Workspace for HR Case Management
Use the agent inbox to manage your incoming work, such as chats, HR cases, and interactions.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_hr_core.case_writer
Procedure
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Navigate to All > HR Case Management > Agent Workspace for HR Case Management.
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Select the Inbox icon ([Omitted image "icon-inbox.png"] Alt text: HR Agent WS - Inbox icon).
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From Status, select Available.
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When a chat comes through the chat queue, select Accept.
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From the active chat panel, you can start chatting.
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Select the [Omitted image "quick-action-icon.png"] Alt text: HR Agent Workspace - Quick action icon quick action icon, or enter a backslash (/) in the chat area.
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Select a quick action to quickly create an HR case, show related response templates, transfer chat to another agent, or transfer the chat to another queue.
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| title | Working from the agent inbox in Agent Workspace for HR Case Management |
| description | Use the agent inbox to manage your incoming work, such as chats, HR cases, and interactions. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/agent-workspace-for-hr-case-management/hr-agent-ws-chat-use.html |
| release | australia |
| product | Agent Workspace for HR Case Management |
| classification | agent-workspace-for-hr-case-management |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 1 |
| breadcrumb | Using chat in Agent Workspace for HR Case ManagementUseAgent WorkspaceHR Service DeliveryEmployee Service Management |