MC1180891 – Workplace Patterns Report in Viva Glint with Viva Insights integration

Product:

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

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

Links:

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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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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">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 report 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 " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint

Inaccurate Insights
Lack of sufficient data volume and understanding of confidentiality thresholds may result in misleading insights, affecting strategic decisions.
   - roles: HR Analysts, Viva Glint Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">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

Integration Failures
Without proper setup and testing, the integration between Viva Insights and Viva Glint may fail, leading to data loss or incomplete reports.
   - roles: IT Administrators, HR Analysts
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint, 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

Increased Workload
If the report is implemented without prior communication, HR analysts may face an unexpected increase in workload due to unprepared data analysis demands.
   - 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/reporting-setup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/reporting-setup

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Enhanced Data-Driven Decision Making
The integration of Viva Insights with Viva Glint provides HR analysts with automated insights and visualizations, allowing for quicker identification of employee sentiment trends and workplace patterns. This leads to informed decision-making that can enhance employee engagement and productivity.
   - next-steps: Conduct training sessions for HR analysts on utilizing the new report effectively. Develop a communication plan to inform relevant stakeholders about the insights available from the report.
   - 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 leveraging the actionable guidance provided in the report, HR can develop targeted engagement strategies based on real-time data about employee sentiment and workplace behaviors, ultimately leading to a more engaged workforce.
   - next-steps: Organize workshops to interpret the actionable guidance and brainstorm engagement initiatives based on insights gathered from the report. Establish a feedback loop to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives.
   - roles: HR Managers, Team Leaders, Employee Engagement Specialists
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-to-glint, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489229

Streamlined HR Operations
The automated insights and elimination of manual data sifting will streamline HR operations, allowing HR analysts to focus on strategic initiatives rather than data collection and analysis.
   - next-steps: Review current HR operational processes to identify areas where automation can be applied. Implement regular check-ins to assess the efficiency of the new reporting tools and their impact on HR operations.
   - roles: HR Analysts, HR Administrators, Operations Managers
   - 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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