493324 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – Delete survey cycles

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

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Details:

This feature enables Glint Admins to delete survey cycles within a configured program. When a cycle is deleted, all associated data—including reporting—will be removed from the platform. The feature is intended for removing obsolete or test cycles that are no longer needed.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-06-28

updated:
2025-10-22

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss
Deleting survey cycles will result in the permanent loss of all associated data, including reporting metrics, which can hinder decision-making processes and impact organizational insights.
   - roles: Glint Admins, HR Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/introducing-microsoft-viva-glint/ba-p/2151230

User Experience Degradation
If survey cycles are deleted without proper communication, users may be confused about the absence of expected feedback mechanisms, leading to decreased engagement and trust in the platform.
   - roles: Employees, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/introducing-microsoft-viva-glint/ba-p/2151230

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva has introduced a new feature in Viva Glint that allows administrators to delete survey cycles within a configured program. Think of survey cycles like seasonal collections in a store. Just as a store might clear out last season's clothes to make room for new inventory, Glint Admins can now remove outdated or test survey cycles to keep their data organized and relevant.

When a survey cycle is deleted, it's similar to clearing out a shelf in a library. All the books (or data, in this case) related to that cycle, including any reports, are removed from the platform. This ensures that only the most current and necessary information is available, much like how a library keeps its collection up-to-date by removing old or irrelevant books.

This feature is particularly useful for getting rid of test cycles or obsolete surveys that are no longer needed. It helps maintain a clean and efficient system, much like tidying up a workspace to improve productivity. By removing unnecessary data, organizations can focus on the information that truly matters, ensuring that their insights and reports are accurate and relevant.