It has now made the change permanent.
There is also a feeling that it has helped make theBBC Newschannels morning output more rounded.
There is a view that it is now a more focused offering, with a stronger set of guests.
Nicky Campbell on BBC NewsBBC
We all prefer it, said one person familiar with the change.
Their concerns have been investigated by Daryl Maitland, head of HR at BBC Studios.
Meanwhile, the BBC has been forced to turn to countless hours of freelance cover in the womens absence.
From left to right: Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh.BBC
Insiders say the dispute has left a cloud over the relaunched BBC News channel.
They are keen for the situation to be resolved so the channel can have the best chance of success.
Viewers have been switching off the BBC News channel since its relaunch.
