422815 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Connections experience for Homesite customers

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Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Teams

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

This feature sets the Home site as the default for the Viva Connections experience in Teams desktop. Once implemented, users will be able to access their organization's Home site through the Viva Connections app in Teams desktop. This change will only apply to customers who have not yet configured a Viva Connections experience.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-23

updated:
2024-10-23

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are suddenly redirected to the Home site without prior notice or training, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-is-microsoft-viva/ba-p/2021235

Integration Issues
If the Home site is not properly configured before the change, users may face broken links or missing content, impacting their ability to access necessary resources.
   - roles: Content Managers, End Users
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/viva/connections/overview?view=o365-worldwide, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a favorite coffee shop that you visit every morning. It's your go-to place for a caffeine fix, and you know exactly where everything is, from the menu to your favorite seat by the window. Now, imagine if you could have that same familiar experience every time you opened your laptop at work. That's essentially what Microsoft is doing with the Viva Connections experience for Homesite customers.

In this scenario, the "coffee shop" is your organization's Home site, a central hub where all the important information and resources are gathered. Microsoft Viva Connections is like a shortcut that takes you directly to this hub whenever you open Microsoft Teams on your desktop. For organizations that haven't yet set up a specific Viva Connections experience, this feature will automatically make the Home site the default starting point.

Think of it as setting your favorite website as your browser's homepage. Instead of having to navigate through multiple tabs or bookmarks to get to the information you need, it's right there as soon as you open your browser. Similarly, with this update, employees can access their organization's Home site directly from Teams, streamlining their workflow and ensuring they have quick access to essential resources.

This change is designed to make it easier for employees to stay connected and informed, without the hassle of searching for information. Just like how your coffee shop makes your morning routine smoother, this update aims to make your workday more efficient by putting everything you need in one convenient place.

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