Hi there,

I'm new to the forum and would regard myself as a MS Project of novice/maybe intermediate level. I'm currently using MS Project 2013.

I'm having problems with using, creating and managing a resource pool linked to a project.

I have developed a project plan which I have assigned resource too. Within the resource pool itself I have added my work resources (employees) and recorded their holidays in the Change Working Time window under 'Exceptions'.

I have then added two tasks which require 5 and 6 employees respectively to complete the tasks at a clients site. I have then assigned these two groups of employees to each of the tasks and set the tasks to Fixed Duration.

In basic terms I'm looking for a simple way to manage employees availability for work on a project.

I was hoping/expecting MS Project to identify a problem with the resource when I allocate employees to tasks, possibly as a resource overallocation. However, no such luck and when I look at Team Planner view the vacations don't appear.

Can MS Project be used in this way?

Thanks in advance