MC1180891 – Workplace Patterns Report in Viva Glint with Viva Insights integration (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint, Microsoft Viva Insights, Stream

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

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489229

Details:

Summary:
The Workplace Patterns Report in Viva Glint integrates Viva Insights workplace data with employee sentiment surveys, enabling HR analysts to uncover actionable insights through automated analytics, interactive visualizations, and role-based access. It will roll out globally from late November to mid-December 2025.

Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing the Workplace Patterns Report in Viva Glint-an integrated analytics report that combines Viva Insights workplace behavior data with employee sentiment from Viva Glint surveys. This feature enables HR analysts and administrators to uncover actionable relationships between how people work and how they feel, without needing custom analysis. It accelerates decision-making and supports meaningful actions across the organization.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 489229.
[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:
2025-10-28

updated:
2025-10-28

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Privacy Concerns
Without proper preparation, the integration may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive employee sentiment data, risking data privacy violations.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup, https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf

User Experience Disruption
If the integration is rolled out without adequate training, users may struggle to interpret the new analytics, leading to confusion and misinformed decisions.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489229, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint

Inaccurate Insights
Lack of sufficient data volume and confidentiality thresholds may result in unreliable insights, potentially leading to misguided organizational strategies.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup, https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf

Increased Workload
Without proper role-based access management, HR analysts may face an overwhelming amount of data, complicating their analysis and increasing their workload.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489229 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489229

Resistance to Change
If the new report is introduced without communication and training, employees may resist adopting the new tools, hindering the intended benefits of the integration.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint

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Enhanced Data-Driven Decision Making
The integration of Viva Insights with Viva Glint allows HR analysts to uncover actionable insights from employee sentiment and workplace behavior data. This can significantly improve decision-making processes by providing a clearer understanding of employee engagement and areas needing attention.
   - next-steps: Encourage HR teams to utilize the new report by organizing training sessions to familiarize them with the features and capabilities of the Workplace Patterns Report. Develop a strategy for regular analysis and reporting based on insights gained from the data.
   - roles: HR Analysts, HR Managers, Executives
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup, https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf

Improved Employee Engagement Strategies
By analyzing the relationships between workplace metrics and employee sentiment, organizations can tailor their engagement strategies more effectively. This can lead to enhanced employee satisfaction and retention.
   - next-steps: Implement a feedback loop where HR can act on insights gained from the report and measure the effectiveness of changes made. Regularly communicate findings to stakeholders to foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Employee Engagement Specialists, Team Leaders
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489229

Streamlined Reporting and Analysis
The automated insights and interactive visualizations provided by the Workplace Patterns Report reduce the time spent on manual data analysis. This efficiency allows HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than data processing.
   - next-steps: Evaluate current reporting processes and identify areas where the new report can replace manual efforts. Create documentation and guidelines for using the report to maximize its potential.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Data Analysts, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup, https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/viva/glint/Microsoft-Viva-Glint_Insights-playbook.pdf

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explanation for non-techies**

The Workplace Patterns Report in Viva Glint is like having a new, advanced tool in your toolbox that helps you understand the connection between how employees work and how they feel about their work. Imagine you are trying to figure out why a plant in your garden isn't thriving. You could look at various factors like sunlight, water, and soil quality. Similarly, this report combines data on workplace habits with employee feedback to give you a clearer picture of what's happening in your organization.

Think of Viva Insights as the part of the tool that tells you about the "sunlight and water" - it provides data on how employees are working, such as their work hours and collaboration time. Viva Glint, on the other hand, is like the "soil quality" - it captures how employees feel through surveys about their work-life balance and potential burnout. By integrating these two, the report helps you see the full picture, just like understanding all the factors affecting your plant.

This tool is designed to make life easier for HR analysts and administrators by automating the process of finding patterns in the data. It's like having a smart assistant that sifts through all the information and highlights the most important insights, saving you from manually going through each piece of data.

The report also uses role-based access, meaning only certain people in the organization can see it, much like how only certain team members might have the keys to a specific office. This ensures that sensitive information is handled appropriately.

Interactive features, like drill-downs and heatmaps, allow users to explore the data in detail, similar to how you might zoom in on a map to see the streets in a neighborhood. This helps in understanding the relationships between different workplace metrics and employee sentiments.

Finally, the report offers guidance on how to interpret the data and take action, much like a recipe book that not only gives you the ingredients but also tells you how to combine them to make a delicious dish. This ensures that the insights gained can be effectively used to improve the workplace environment.