MC1181210 – Microsoft Viva: Copilot employee experience outcomes report with Viva Glint in the Copilot Analytics dashboard

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint, Microsoft Viva Insights, Power BI, Teams

Platform:

Online, Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

496654

Details:

Summary:
A new Power BI report in Microsoft Viva Insights links Microsoft 365 Copilot usage with employee sentiment from Viva Glint surveys. Available late 2025, it requires licenses, admin setup, and integration between Viva Glint and Viva Insights to analyze engagement, sentiment, and improve Copilot adoption.

Details:
A new Power BI report in Microsoft Viva Insights enables organizations to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot usage influences employee experience sentiment, as measured by Viva Glint survey data. This report helps organizations analyze and segment data by Copilot usage patterns, sentiment outcomes, and organizational attributes to uncover deeper insights.
To access the report, users must have both a Viva Glint license and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496654.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025.

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General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-10-29

updated:
2025-10-29

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Licensing Issues
If the change is implemented without proper licensing, users will be unable to access the new Power BI report, leading to a lack of insights into employee sentiment and Copilot usage.
   - roles: Viva Insights Users, Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/access-with-azure-ad

Integration Failures
Without proper integration setup between Viva Glint and Viva Insights, data may not be processed correctly, resulting in inaccurate or incomplete reports.
   - roles: Viva Insights Admins, Viva Glint Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration

Data Validation Issues
If data validation steps are skipped, the report may contain erroneous data, leading to misguided strategies for improving employee experience.
   - roles: Viva Insights Admins, Insights Analysts
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint#3-data-validation-and-processing

User Access Problems
Failure to assign the correct roles and permissions may prevent users from accessing the necessary data partitions, hindering their ability to analyze insights effectively.
   - roles: Insights Analysts, Viva Insights Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint

Compliance Risks
Without proper compliance measures in place, the integration of data from Viva Glint to Viva Insights may violate data protection regulations, risking legal repercussions.
   - roles: Viva Insights Admins, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/access-with-azure-ad

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Enhanced Employee Engagement Analysis
The integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot usage data with employee sentiment from Viva Glint surveys allows organizations to identify how different usage patterns impact employee morale and engagement. This data-driven approach can lead to targeted interventions that improve employee experience and productivity.
   - next-steps: 1. Ensure that all necessary licenses for Viva Glint and Microsoft 365 Copilot are assigned to the relevant employees. 2. Set up the integration between Viva Glint and Viva Insights. 3. Train HR and management teams on how to interpret the data and implement changes based on insights.
   - roles: HR Managers, Team Leaders, Executives
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/access-with-azure-ad, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration

Data-Driven Decision Making
By utilizing the Copilot employee experience outcomes report, organizations can make informed decisions based on empirical data rather than assumptions. This can enhance strategic planning and operational efficiency across departments.
   - next-steps: 1. Designate a team of analysts to interpret the data from the Power BI report. 2. Schedule regular review meetings to discuss findings and potential actions. 3. Develop a feedback loop where insights lead to actionable strategies.
   - roles: Data Analysts, Department Heads, IT Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analysis-intro

Streamlined IT Administration
The setup and integration process for the new reporting features can lead to streamlined IT administrative tasks, particularly in managing user access and data validation processes, reducing overhead in maintaining user licenses and data integrity.
   - next-steps: 1. Create a checklist for the setup and integration process to ensure all steps are followed. 2. Automate the user access management through Entra ID to simplify ongoing administration. 3. Conduct training for IT staff on the new integration features and best practices.
   - roles: IT Administrators, System Integrators, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint#3-data-validation-and-processing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint#3-data-validation-and-processing, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=496654

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