MC1193694 – Viva Glint: Add a partner to Viva Glint (archived)

Product:

Entra, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

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523216

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft will enable admins to onboard external partners to Viva Glint via a simplified process starting December 2025. Partners can be added as Support Users through Entra ID guest accounts to manage employee engagement surveys. Admin action is required to enable partner access, with guidance provided for setup and communication.

Details:
[Introduction]
To support organizations that collaborate with external partners for employee engagement initiatives, Microsoft is introducing a streamlined and secure way to onboard external resources to Viva Glint. This update simplifies partner access management, making it easier to grant partners administrative access to Viva Glint.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 523216.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early December 2025 and expect to complete by early December 2025.

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Created:
2025-12-10

updated:
2025-12-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

Onboarding External Partners
Without proper preparation, the onboarding process for external partners may lead to confusion and delays in accessing Viva Glint, impacting the timely execution of employee engagement surveys.
   - roles: Admins, HR Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/add-external-user, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/viva_glint_blog/maximize-your-viva-glint-experience-with-a-microsoft-partner/4224197

User Experience with Viva Glint
If the onboarding process is not communicated effectively, external partners may face difficulties in navigating the Viva Glint platform, leading to frustration and potential errors in survey management.
   - roles: External Partners, Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/add-external-user, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=523216

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a new feature that will allow organizations to easily bring external partners into their Viva Glint platform. Think of Viva Glint as a special room where you gather insights about how employees feel at work through surveys. Now, with this update, you can invite partners into this room to help manage these surveys.

Imagine you have a guest coming to your house, and you want them to feel welcome and know where everything is. You would probably give them a key and a quick tour. Similarly, Microsoft is providing a simple way for you to give partners a "key" to access Viva Glint. This is done by creating a Guest User account in Entra ID, which is like giving them a digital key. Once they have this key, they can enter the Viva Glint space and help manage the surveys.

To make this happen, admins need to take a few steps. First, they create a Guest User account using the partner's email. Then, they add this email to Viva Glint as a Support User. This process is designed to be straightforward, so partners can quickly start contributing to the employee engagement efforts.

It's important for admins to communicate this new process to their teams and update any internal guides to reflect these changes. This ensures everyone knows how to handle partner access moving forward. Just like you would inform your family about a new house rule, keeping everyone in the loop helps things run smoothly.

This update is set to roll out in December 2025, and it's a part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to make collaboration with external partners easier and more efficient. By simplifying the onboarding process, organizations can focus more on enhancing employee engagement with the help of their trusted partners.