check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Summary:
Viva Engage will enhance weekly digest emails by including subscribed catch-up content and stopping daily digests on the same day. Changes start April 2026, with full rollout by mid-May. No admin action is needed; users manage subscriptions as before. Notifications and documentation updates are recommended.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're improving the overall digests email experience in Viva Engage to reduce email noise and surface more relevant content for users to stay informed. We're enhancing the weekly digest email to include new, subscribed catch-up content and while no longer sending the daily digest on the same day.
[When this will happen:]
Some users may begin to see these changes starting early April 2026
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early May 2026 and completes by mid-May 2026.
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Created:
2026-04-03
updated:
2026-04-03
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Email Notification Overload
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the sudden change in email frequency, leading to potential missed important updates.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/understanding-email-overload-and-how-to-reduce-it/
User Experience Disruption
The change in digest content may disrupt users' established routines for checking updates, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/09/30/how-to-improve-user-experience-in-the-digital-age/
Increased Helpdesk Queries
The change may lead to an increase in helpdesk queries as users seek clarification on the new digest format and content.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-reduce-help-desk-queries-and-improve-customer-service/
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