How to change the default user attribute used by SWOOP (Workplace)

When you made several user attributes available to SWOOP, and you want to change the default value then follow these instructions. 

Read Where does SWOOP get business unit data from? to find out how you can made attributes available to SWOOP.

Step-by-step guide

You need to be a Yammer Verified Admin to be able to perform these steps. Alternatively, a Verified Admin must have made you a SWOOP admin.

1. Log on to the SWOOP.
2. Click on the 'Settings' link in the footer. If you can't see this link you are not a Verified Admin / SWOOP admin
3. Under 'Application Settings' select the relevant attribute from the dropdown of available attributes.

What impact will it have?

When you change the default value if will impact any widget on SWOOP which is using this. For example, the Cross-Team Collaboration widget on the Enterprise, Group and BU tabs. Also the legend for the Network Map on the Personal tab will change.