check before: 2024-06-30
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Insights, Microsoft Viva Pulse
Platform:
Android, iOS, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
varies
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
The Viva Insights home and navigation will be updated to emphasize reports, with new features like employee engagement reports and Pulse surveys. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by late August. No action is required for the update, which applies to Viva Insights subscribers.
Details:
Updated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Viva: Improvements to the Viva Insights design and leader reports. In Viva Insights, leaders are defined as users who have been assigned the group manager role and who have at least 4 direct and indirect reports or as defined by their admin. This message applies to Viva Insight on the Desktop, the web, and Android/iOS. This message applies to customers with a Viva Insights subscription.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399427 and Roadmap ID 399426.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).
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2024-06-18
updated:
2024-08-10
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User Interface Changes
The redesign of the Viva Insights home page and navigation may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential inefficiencies in accessing reports.
- roles: Viva Insights Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/introduction#premium-viva-insights, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/insights#faq
Employee Engagement Report
The introduction of the employee engagement report may overwhelm leaders with new data, especially if they are not adequately trained on how to interpret and act on the insights provided.
- roles: Team Leaders, HR Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/personal/teams/viva-teams-app-admin-tasks#install-the-app, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399426
Pulse Survey Implementation
Leaders may face challenges in effectively utilizing the Pulse survey feature without prior training, potentially leading to misinterpretation of employee sentiment and ineffective actions.
- roles: Team Leaders, HR Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399427, https://aka.ms/VivaInsights/MSWorksCouncilsArticle
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Enhanced Employee Engagement Reporting
The introduction of the employee engagement report allows leaders to gain insights into how their communications are being received by employees. This can lead to improved engagement strategies and better alignment between leadership and staff, ultimately enhancing workplace morale and productivity.
- next-steps: 1. Inform all group managers about the new report features. 2. Schedule training sessions to help leaders interpret and act on the data provided by the reports. 3. Monitor the usage of these reports and gather feedback for further improvements.
- roles: Team Leaders, HR Managers, Executives
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/introduction#premium-viva-insights, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/insights#faq
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Utilization of Pulse Surveys for Continuous Feedback
Leaders can leverage Pulse surveys to quickly gauge employee sentiment and feedback on various topics. This can foster a culture of open communication and allow for timely adjustments to management strategies based on employee needs.
- next-steps: 1. Develop a communication plan to inform leaders about how to effectively use Pulse surveys. 2. Create a library of recommended questions based on best practices for different scenarios. 3. Analyze survey results regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- roles: Team Leaders, HR Managers, Executives
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/personal/teams/viva-teams-app-admin-tasks#install-the-app, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399426
Improved Navigation and Access to Insights
The redesigned navigation structure will make it easier for users to access relevant insights and reports, leading to more informed decision-making and efficient use of the platform.
- next-steps: 1. Conduct a user training session to familiarize employees with the new navigation features. 2. Gather feedback on the usability of the new layout and make adjustments as necessary. 3. Promote the use of the library page for filtering metrics and accessing reports.
- roles: IT Administrators, Team Leaders, Executives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/insights#faq, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399427
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-10 | MC Last Updated | 07/26/2024 20:51:52 | 2024-08-09T20:48:41Z |
| 2024-08-10 | MC End Time | 09/27/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-10-07T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-10 | MC Summary | The Viva Insights home and navigation will be updated to emphasize reports, with new features like employee engagement reports and Pulse surveys. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by mid-August. No action is required for the update, which applies to Viva Insights subscribers. | The Viva Insights home and navigation will be updated to emphasize reports, with new features like employee engagement reports and Pulse surveys. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by late August. No action is required for the update, which applies to Viva Insights subscribers. |
| 2024-07-27 | MC prepare | No action is needed to enable this feature. Leaders can use this capability at their discretion. Inform your Viva Insights users that have been assigned the group manager role about this new capability and update any relevant training materials.
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Learn more: Use Leader reports to uncover key business outcomes | Microsoft Learn https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/introduction#premium-viva-insights https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/personal/teams/viva-teams-app-admin-tasks#install-the-app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/insights#faq https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399426 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399427 | No action is needed to enable this feature. Leaders can use this capability at their discretion. Inform your Viva Insights users that have been assigned the group manager role about this new capability and update any relevant training materials.
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Learn more: Use Leader reports to uncover key business outcomes | Microsoft Learn To learn more about Microsoft’s own review of this product with its works councils, please consider reading: https://aka.ms/VivaInsights/MSWorksCouncilsArticle https://aka.ms/VivaInsights/MSWorksCouncilsArticle https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/introduction#premium-viva-insights https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/personal/teams/viva-teams-app-admin-tasks#install-the-app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/insights#faq https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399426 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=399427 |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva Insights will introduce design improvements and new leader reports in late June 2024. The update will feature a redesigned home page, new navigation sections, and reports on external focus, new hire onboarding, and meeting cost and quality. A new report on employee engagement with leadership communications and a Pulse survey feature will also be added. These features will be available on desktop, web, and mobile for Viva Insights subscribers. No action is required from admins for the rollout. | The Viva Insights home and navigation will be updated to emphasize reports, with new features like employee engagement reports and Pulse surveys. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by mid-August. No action is required for the update, which applies to Viva Insights subscribers. |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Last Updated | 06/18/2024 01:19:26 | 2024-07-26T20:51:52Z |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Viva: Improvements to the Viva Insights design and leader reports. In Viva Insights, leaders are defined as users who have been assigned the group manager role and who have at least 4 direct and indirect reports or as defined by their admin. This message applies to Viva Insight on the Desktop, the web, and Android/iOS. This message applies to customers with a Viva Insights subscription.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399427 and Roadmap ID 399426. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. | Updated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Viva: Improvements to the Viva Insights design and leader reports. In Viva Insights, leaders are defined as users who have been assigned the group manager role and who have at least 4 direct and indirect reports or as defined by their admin. This message applies to Viva Insight on the Desktop, the web, and Android/iOS. This message applies to customers with a Viva Insights subscription. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 399427 and Roadmap ID 399426. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July). |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva: Viva Insights home | (Updated) Viva: Viva Insights home & nav refresh, employee engagement report & Pulse recommended action for leaders |
| 2024-07-27 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
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