check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Simplify your hybrid work experience with Microsoft Teams’ automatic work location updates. By connecting to your office building Wi-Fi network, Teams can seamlessly set your work location to reflect you’re working from the office, ensuring accurate visibility for your colleagues. Stay flexible and eliminate manual updates while enhancing collaboration and scheduling efficiency. #MicrosoftPlaces
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has introduced a feature that automatically updates your work location based on the Wi-Fi network you're connected to, simplifying location updates in a hybrid work environment.
Direct effects for Operations**
Automatic Work Location Updates
If the automatic work location feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may find their work location inaccurately set, leading to confusion about availability and collaboration. This can disrupt team dynamics and scheduling.
- roles: Employees, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-automatic-work-location-updates-in-microsoft-teams/
WiFi Network Dependency
Relying on WiFi networks for automatic updates can lead to issues if the network is unstable or if users are in areas with poor connectivity, resulting in incorrect location settings and potential miscommunication.
- roles: IT Support, Employees
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-automatic-work-location-updates-in-microsoft-teams/
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