State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services

Release 23-03
November 10, 2023

7.1 Call Supervision

7.1.1 Logging in to Supervise Calls

7.1.2 Monitoring

7.1.3 Barging

7.1.4 Coaching

7.1.5 Logging an Agent Off (Video instructions available: Logging an Agent Off)

There are three different methods to listen to live calls in Genesys:

Method Definition
Monitoring Neither the agent nor the caller can hear the supervisor
Barging Both the caller and the agent can hear the supervisor
Coaching Only the agent can hear the supervisor


The Monitor Tab has information relating to call supervision. It is separated into two tabs:

Tab Function
Dashboard
  • Includes real-time statistics such as the average wait time and how many calls are currently in queue
  • Allows supervisor to monitor the number of agents in queue
My Agents
  • Displays the agents assigned to the supervisor and their current status


It is recommended supervisors use the Real-Time Reporting or “Pulse” application to monitor queues and agents. The Real-Time Reporting application can be customized by a supervisor to display all desired statistics, whereas the agent desktop cannot.

This page last updated in Release Number: 23-03
Release Date: 11/10/2023
Effective Date: 11/10/2023


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