479753 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Pulse – Pulse users can assign other users as delegates

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft Viva

Platform:

Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1104314
MC1053652

Details:

Viva Pulse users can now assign other users as delegates to create and send pulses on their behalf.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-02-22

updated:
2025-08-29

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva has introduced a new feature called Viva Pulse, which allows users to assign delegates. This means that if you're a user of Viva Pulse, you can now designate someone else to create and send out pulse surveys on your behalf. Think of it like having an assistant who can handle certain tasks for you when you're busy or unavailable.

Imagine you're a lawyer with a busy schedule, and you need to send out a survey to gather feedback from your team. Instead of doing it yourself, you can now assign a colleague or an assistant to handle this task. It's similar to how you might delegate a paralegal to draft documents or conduct research for you. This feature ensures that important tasks are still completed even if you're tied up with other responsibilities.

For managers, this is akin to having a team member take over some of your meeting scheduling duties. You provide them with the necessary information, and they ensure everything is set up and communicated to the team. This delegation allows you to focus on more strategic tasks while still maintaining oversight of the process.

HR staff can relate this to the way they might delegate certain administrative tasks to an HR assistant. For example, if an HR manager needs to gather employee feedback but is occupied with other priorities, they can assign the task to an assistant who can create and distribute the survey. This ensures that the feedback process continues smoothly without any delays.

Overall, the delegate feature in Viva Pulse is designed to make workflow more efficient by allowing users to share responsibilities. It helps maintain productivity and ensures that tasks are completed on time, even when the primary user is not directly involved.