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:

In development

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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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-10-29

updated:
2025-10-29

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Direct effects for Operations**

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, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=496654

Integration Failures
Without proper integration setup between Viva Glint and Viva Insights, data may not be accurately processed, resulting in incomplete or misleading reports.
   - roles: Viva Insights Admins, Viva Glint Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint

Data Validation Issues
If data validation steps are skipped, the report may contain errors, leading to incorrect conclusions about employee sentiment and Copilot effectiveness.
   - roles: Viva Insights Admins, Data Analysts
   - 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://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analysis-intro

User Experience Degradation
Users may experience frustration and decreased productivity if they cannot access the insights needed to improve their work experience due to lack of preparation.
   - roles: Viva Insights Users, Employees
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=496654

Compliance Risks
Failure to comply with data processing and storage regulations may lead to legal issues and loss of trust among employees regarding data handling.
   - roles: Admins, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/access-with-azure-ad, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration

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Enhanced Employee Sentiment Analysis
The new Power BI report allows organizations to analyze the correlation between Microsoft 365 Copilot usage and employee sentiment. This data-driven insight can help HR and management understand how Copilot affects employee engagement and satisfaction, leading to targeted improvements in employee experience.
   - next-steps: Identify key HR and management stakeholders to participate in training on the new Power BI report. Schedule a kickoff meeting to discuss how to integrate insights into employee engagement strategies.
   - roles: HR Managers, Team Leaders, Executives
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analysis-intro, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=496654

Data-Driven Decision Making
By leveraging the insights from the Copilot employee experience outcomes report, organizations can make informed decisions about training, resource allocation, and employee support initiatives, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
   - next-steps: Conduct a workshop with department heads to discuss the implications of the insights and how they can be applied to improve team performance and resource management.
   - roles: Department Heads, Operations Managers, Data Analysts
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/admin/import-survey-glint, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/insights-integration

Streamlined Admin Setup and Integration
The integration setup between Viva Glint and Viva Insights can be optimized to reduce administrative overhead and ensure smoother data validation processes, allowing IT to focus on more strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks.
   - next-steps: Review current integration processes and identify bottlenecks. Develop a streamlined checklist or automation script for admins to follow during the setup and validation phases.
   - roles: IT Administrators, System Integrators, Data Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/glint/setup/access-with-azure-ad, 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

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