MC978923 – (Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams

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check before: 2025-01-15

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

474126

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, starting mid-January 2025. This feature will be on by default and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required, but sharing this update and adjusting documentation is advised. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126.

Details:
Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android.
Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January).

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Created:
2025-01-14

updated:
2025-02-06

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Notification Volume
The introduction of new reply and reaction notifications may lead to an overwhelming number of notifications for users, potentially causing distraction and reducing productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=474126, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-notifications-in-microsoft-teams-1cc31834-5fe5-412b-8edb-43fecc78413d

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the default activation of notifications without prior notice or preparation, leading to a negative impact on their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-app-setup-policies#pin-apps, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-notifications-in-microsoft-teams-1cc31834-5fe5-412b-8edb-43fecc78413d

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DatePropertyoldnew
2025-02-06MC MessagesComing soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android.
After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025.
Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage: Users will have a new way to engage with the Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams through new notifications in the Teams Activity feed. This message applies to Teams for the web, Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for iOS/Android.
Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
After this rollout, users with the Engage app installed can be notified in Teams for replies and reactions to their community posts. This new feature helps large organizations stay connected and informed of news, updates, and safety while in Microsoft Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January).
2025-02-06MC TitleMicrosoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams
2025-02-06MC Last Updated01/14/2025 01:17:072025-02-05T22:04:40Z
2025-02-06MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-02-06MC End Time03/28/2025 08:00:002025-04-07T09:00:00Z

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