Posts by Joaoferreira

What’s new for Microsoft Viva – April 2023

As we move further into 2023, Microsoft Viva has been making headlines with its latest updates and features. It has been a busy month for Viva Goals, Viva Connections, and Viva Topics, which have all received significant enhancements and improvements.

These updates promise to provide employees with more seamless and engaging experiences, as well as enable organizations to better track and achieve their goals. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the latest updates for Microsoft Viva and explore how they can benefit both employees and organizations alike.

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By João Ferreira May 2, 2023 Microsoft Viva 0 Comments

Streamline employee experience: How to choose the default landing experience for Viva Connections desktop

As businesses continue to adapt to new work environments and employee needs, optimizing the digital workspace has become more important than ever. Microsoft Viva Connections Desktop is a valuable tool for creating a centralized, customizable hub for employee communication, collaboration, and access to key resources.

One of the key decisions when implementing Viva Connections Desktop is choosing the default landing experience. In this blog post, I’m providing the instructions to set the new Viva Connections experience or the old one based on SharePoint home sites.

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By João Ferreira Apr 13, 2023 Admin, Microsoft Viva 0 Comments

Power up your presentations with Microsoft Presenter+: A comprehensive review of the must-have Microsoft Teams device

Are you someone who frequently uses Microsoft Teams for work or school? If so, you might be interested in Microsoft Presenter+, a remote designed to enhance your Teams experience. In this comprehensive review, I’ll take a closer look at the device’s features and capabilities to help you determine whether it’s the right fit for you.

Microsoft Presenter+ is a certified remote that you can use for meetings and calls in Microsoft Teams for work or school. It allows you to deliver engaging presentations during online, in-person, or hybrid Teams meetings. Furthermore, you can use Microsoft Presenter+ to quickly join Teams meetings with the touch of a button, whether you’re sitting at your computer or stepping away from it.

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By João Ferreira Apr 6, 2023 Devices, Meetings 0 Comments

What’s new for Microsoft Viva – March 2023

Welcome to the latest update on Microsoft Viva, the innovative employee experience platform that is designed to help organizations enhance employee engagement, productivity, and well-being. During March 2023, Microsoft Viva has received several exciting updates to further improve its capabilities and functionalities.

These updates reflect Microsoft’s commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience by leveraging the power of technology and data. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key updates that Microsoft Viva has rolled out in March 2023, and how they can benefit organizations and their employees.

From enhancing collaboration and communication to promoting employee well-being and engagement, the new features and improvements in Microsoft Viva have something for everyone. So, let’s dive in and explore the latest updates that Microsoft Viva has to offer!

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By João Ferreira Apr 3, 2023 Microsoft Viva 0 Comments

How to enable and add pronouns to Microsoft Teams profile card

In today’s society, the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the workplace cannot be overstated. Companies worldwide are recognizing the need to create an environment that supports all employees, regardless of their gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

Microsoft, has long been committed to promoting inclusivity and has taken another significant step in this direction with pronouns being added to the employee profile cards, allowing them to express who they are and helping others address them correctly.

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By João Ferreira Mar 30, 2023 Microsoft Teams 0 Comments

How to configure and use Microsoft Teams avatars in meetings

Remote work models have become the norm, and with them come the challenges of finding ways to stay connected and engaged in virtual meetings. While video conferencing has become an essential tool for remote communication, it can also be a source of stress and fatigue for many.

As we spend more time in virtual meetings, it’s becoming increasingly important to find ways to make them more inclusive, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone involved. This is where Avatars for Microsoft Teams come in.

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By João Ferreira Mar 29, 2023 Meetings, Microsoft Teams 0 Comments

How to work with multiple accounts using the new Microsoft Teams

In today’s interconnected and fast-paced work environment, collaboration across different organizations and tenants is becoming increasingly common. However, with the rise of remote work, managing different accounts and staying up to date on critical conversations can be challenging.

Fortunately, Microsoft Teams has received a major investment in supporting multiple accounts and tenants, addressing several limitations and challenges associated with using the platform across different organizations.

In this blog post, I’m explaining the limitations solved by the new Microsoft Teams, and how you can take advantage of the new features to easily manage your multiple accounts. Let’s dive in!

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By João Ferreira Mar 28, 2023 Microsoft Teams, Tips and Tricks 4 Comments

How to enable the new Microsoft Teams Public Preview: The Future of team collaboration has landed

Microsoft has announced that they are targeting the general availability of a new version of Teams later this year, in 2023. However, they have also launched a public preview of the new Teams for commercial customers using Windows. The preview will be extended to a broader set of customers, including those using Macs, later this year.

Users in the Public Preview program will have access to the new Teams right away, but for the broader set of commercial customers, an admin will need to first opt-in. After opting in, users will see a simple toggle to switch to the new Teams. It’s important to note that users will also be able to switch back to classic Teams at any time.

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By João Ferreira Mar 28, 2023 Administration 0 Comments

Revolutionize Your Workday with the new Lightning-Fast Microsoft Teams – Say Goodbye to Slow Collaboration!

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently is crucial to the success of any organization. With the rise of remote work and distributed teams, it has become more challenging to stay connected and aligned with colleagues. Fortunately, Microsoft is introducing a new version of Microsoft Teams to address these challenges even better.

The new Teams has been redesigned from the ground up and was built on a new foundation of speed and performance. It provides a modern workplace where working together has never been easier. The streamlined Teams experience ensures that you stay in the flow across all your chats, meetings, apps, and accounts. With everything you need all in one place, you can focus on what matters most to you and your team.

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By João Ferreira Mar 27, 2023 Microsoft Teams 0 Comments

Prevent being flooded by mobile Microsoft Teams notifications

Mobile Microsoft Teams notifications are alerts that appear on your mobile device to inform you about new messages, updates, or meetings.

If you are using Microsoft Teams in your mobile device and in the desktop/web at the same time you might be getting duplicated notifications everywhere, but with a simple setting adjustment you can stop it right now.

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By João Ferreira Mar 21, 2023 Tips and Tricks 0 Comments