check before: 2024-11-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'. Targeted Release begins in early January.
Details:
Updated November 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422717.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early November) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously mid-December)
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-11-05
updated:
2024-11-27
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Outlook's new check-in feature allows colleagues to see who is in the office, integrating with Teams and Microsoft Places, and will roll out automatically without requiring technical setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion and Frustration
Users may be confused about the new check-in feature, leading to frustration if they cannot find or use it properly, especially if they have not set their work location correctly.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422717
Reduced Collaboration Opportunities
If users are unaware of the check-in feature, they may miss opportunities to connect with colleagues who are in the office, leading to decreased collaboration and team cohesion.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422717
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-27 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Summary | <p>With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'.</p><p> </p><p>This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422717" target="_blank">422717</a>.</p><p>[When this will happen:]</p><p>Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.</p><p>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024.</p><p>[How this will affect your organization:] </p><p>Employees will be able to see others confirmed to be working nearby.</p><p>This update is available by default.</p><p>[What you need to do to prepare:] </p><p>This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.</p> | With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'. Targeted Release begins in early January. |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Last Updated | 11/05/2024 00:57:29 | 2024-11-26T21:40:51Z |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Messages | With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422717. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024. | Updated November 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues' confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to 'Remote' or 'Out of Office'. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422717. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early November) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously mid-December) |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Title | Microsoft Outlook: Check-in to see who is working nearby in the office | (Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Check-in to see who is working nearby in the office |
| 2024-11-27 | MC End Time | 01/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T09:00:00Z |
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