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How To Build An Engaged Community Of Employees Join us for this Free Webinar on Wednesday, 14th December at 4PM GMT | 11AM EST | 10AM CST | 8AM PST Duration: 45 mins Engaged workplaces are critical for the preservation
There are many different ways how to create an effective employee communication strategy. Especially in this modern day where you can do it all online. A positive employee experience is one of the main keys to a successful business. Employees
How To Boost Employee Engagement with Microsoft Viva Join us for this Free Webinar on Wednesday, 31st August at 18:00pm BST Employees demand more flexible remote work options and significant in-person collaboration options in today’s market. Rethinking everything is necessary to
Viva Engage is a social app for digital communities, conversations, and self-expression tools that builds on the existing capabilities of the Communities app for Teams and Microsoft 365 to connect employees and empower everybody to contribute and express themselves by
With its Teams platform, Microsoft has played a key role in driving new ways of working, fundamentally setting the tone for hybrid working. A single pane of glass, the 2017 launch of Teams gave employees a hub to house everything
We’ve all faced this problem before – you’re doing some work and need to find out more about some specific terminology that you’ve never heard of. Usually in this instance, you would go and search online for answers, or perhaps
Life has changed dramatically over the last 2 years – we went from working in offices every day to working permanently from home and now, for many of us, we are embracing hybridity – partial home working, partial office working.
Over the past few years, the pandemic has revolutionised the way we work – as millions of us have begun to work from home, either full time or part time, the lack of disconnect between work and home life has
Enhance the employee experience with Microsoft Viva In today’s world, employees want more flexible remote work options, and meaningful in-person collaboration. Empowering people to thrive in a more flexible work world requires rethinking everything—from how you empower managers, to how you create culture, to how
As the workplace has transformed over the course of the pandemic, organisations have been looking for new ways to unlock better connections and collaboration for their employees. As hybrid working becomes more and more prominent, and regardless of whether people
Everyone wants to ensure they get the best out of their employees, right? And employees want to have the best employee experience tools available to them to make sure they feel prepared, organised and happy in the workplace – whether
In the evolving workplace, with home working and flexibility becoming commonplace, it is more important than ever to ensure that all employees are happy, engaged and confident in their career. And with a happy staff, it follows that a
The Microsoft Viva insights Workshop Overview Discover Microsoft Viva Insights that help individuals, managers, and leaders gain personalised insights and actionable recommendations that help everyone in the organisation thrive. Get Started Microsoft Viva Insights Workshop This workshop provides and indepth exploration of
The Microsoft Viva Workshop Overview In today’s world, employees want more flexible remote work options, and meaningful in-person collaboration. Empowering people to thrive in a more flexible work world requires rethinking everything—from how you empower managers, to how you create culture, to how you reimagine the
Microsoft has been looking at new and exciting ways to keep employees connected and engaged. In this blog, we focus on some of the features that Microsoft recently announced, designed to foster a culture of employee wellbeing in the workplace.
This is the second part of our blog series on managing and working in virtual teams. As lockdown comes to an end in the UK, the government advice remains that for those who can work remotely should. There is
Employees who feel they work in meaningful jobs and are managed well not only feel happier but are more secure and drive productivity and innovation. This symbiotic relationship between business and worker lies within the heart of employee engagement. This
Over the course of the last few decades, apps have become a vital part of any business. We use apps to solve a multitude of different tasks every day, and the demand for new apps that can help us with
In 2019, Microsoft announced a partnership with OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organisation co-founded by Elon Musk and several other prominent figures in the tech industry. As part of the partnership, Microsoft invested $1 billion into OpenAI to support their
Driving value across a widespread workforce with Microsoft Teams and OneDrive Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals:
Digital Champions. Empowering your people to continuously educate your organisation. Book demo Learn more Encourage your people to thrive securely Our Digital Champions Program is built on Microsoft’s highly secure GCC High tenancy, specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements
This month, Microsoft have launched a host of updates focused on helping businesses adapt to flexible working, reduce unnecessary cost and make the most of the tools you already have. Let’s take a look at the enhancements within Microsoft Viva
Founded by Dave Fortier, One World Strong is an organisation with connection at its core. As a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombings, Dave understood first-hand the importance of survivors of trauma coming together to support each other, and set
The Power Platform is a low-code platform that allows non-technical professionals to create custom business solutions, automations, and integrations. These non-technical professionals are known as Power Platform Citizen Developers. In this article, we will explore what a Power Platform Citizen
How To Build Your Citizen Developer Community Join us for this Free Webinar on Thursday, 23rd February at 3pm Are you looking for a way to empower your team and drive digital transformation within your organisation? Look no further than
Why Microsoft Bookings for your business? Microsoft Bookings is suitable for all service-based businesses, whether you’re a law firm, hair salon, doctor or consultancy firm. If you’re a business that provides services to customers on an appointment basis,
Microsoft Teams Vs WebEx These days we’re no longer confined to office walls; we’re not bound by the average 9-5. Over the last few years, we’ve had to drastically change our working methods. Remote and hybrid working has become
What can SharePoint do? Think of SharePoint as a hub: a fully customizable, secure and highly scalable platform that focuses on document management and collaboration. Commonly used as an intranet or document repository, SharePoint integrates with multiple Microsoft 365
Managing schedules for you and your staff can get pretty confusing, especially when you all have different roles and projects within the company! Microsoft Bookings, Approvals, Tasks & Shifts (BATS) is a suite of accessible apps to help streamline and
Successful Governance starts with understanding key business goals, vision and how your employees are able to work to support these goals. It creates the building blocks we need so employees can make the most out of the systems they use
How Yammer Works Yammer is an enterprise social network that gives employees a unified, secure and private place to connect and collaborate across the business. It’s used for internal communication, problem solving, and more. Yammer allows you to create private
Changing Social sat down with Sarah Chubb to discuss the success of the Digital Champions Programme at Anglian Water Services… Changing Social sat down with Sarah to discuss the success of the Digital Champions Programme at Anglian Water Services and
Office 365 is a cloud-based suite of productivity tools that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and more… Many businesses are making the switch to Office 365 because of its many benefits, including increased productivity. If you’re like most business
Want to make your Teams experience even better? Discover the new updates and features from the Microsoft Teams September update and how they can help you connect with your team. Microsoft Teams is making meetings simpler and more productive with
Microsoft 365 Digital Workforce Workshop As our workforce evolves, so should the technology we use to work together. The Microsoft 365 Digital Workforce Workshop provides an overview into how employees are communicating, collaborating and being productive. This two-day engagement to
Changing Social are pleased to launch their Citizen Developer University (CDU) programme, targeted at organisations who want to build a significant momentum internally for improving personal and business productivity with apps and automations. When we meet organisations who are interested
We all know the importance of using Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate with our teams, but did you know there are some great apps that can help your team do their jobs better? In this article, I’m going to
Our Commitment Here at Changing Social, we are committed to being a sustainable business, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Business Development. It offers 17 sustainable business development goals that provide a “shared blueprint for peace
Microsoft Viva Sales is a new modern way of selling that brings together any customer relationship management technology (CRM), Microsoft 365, and Teams to provide a more streamlined and Al-powered selling experience. Time is money, and relationships are crucial for
In this article, we are going to be talking about the differences between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. A brief of Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app, it was released in 2017 as part of the Office 365
How To Achieve Purpose and Alignment With Microsoft Viva Goals Join us for this Free Webinar on Tuesday, 4th October at 16:00pm BST Viva Goals allows you to align your organisation’s strategic priorities with individual teams, uniting the entire company
APi Group inc. is a global market leading business services provider of life safety and energy speciality services in over 500 locations across the world, with 40 independent construction and infrastructure companies in its consortium. As a large organisation, the
Focus on content delivery 01 Microsoft’s proven framework already looks after the integration between your business data and the web. Power Pages helps us focus on the way that content is delivered rather than complex integration projects to reduce risk
Do you keep hearing about the Microsoft Power Platform, but don’t really know what it is? Here’s a high level overview from our Head of Power Platform, Aaron Gumbs, and why you should be interested. The Microsoft Power Platform is
Intranet systems have been used by organisations for years as a place to share information/news, collaborate with one another, host internal services and more. They serve as a focal point for internal communication, but what if they could be even
Microsoft has launched its new platform, Viva, an innovative new software that makes connecting to one another easier, especially as hybrid working is here to stay. It has been developed in response to increased feelings of isolation as a result
It’s been a challenging few years for all of us, with millions changing the way they work, whether it be at home, in the office or on the front lines. Wherever we work, we have an ever-increasing dependency on technology
Over the past few years, the world has seen an increase in burnout as people feel more disconnected from colleagues as a result of hybrid working. People who work at home may also struggle to disconnect from work, continuing
Over the past few years, we have seen our ways of working become more hybrid as a result of the pandemic. Organisations and employees have had to adapt to a brand-new world and at the forefront, there has been a
In our hybrid workplace, we have been utilising different ways of collaborating and communicating. Within many organisations, workers have been getting stuck into both Microsoft Teams and Yammer. Whilst there are similarities between the two, the tools have different strengths
In our hybrid world of work, technology is more important than ever before and staying on top of new updates or launches is vital to the success of businesses. Many organisations have already begun a digital transition, using Microsoft
What is Viva Insights? Over the past few years, the world has seen an increase in burnout as people feel more disconnected from colleagues as a result of hybrid working. Microsoft Viva Insights has been developed specifically to help you
Use of Yammer is on the up, with more and more organisations making the most of this enterprise social networking tool for their communications, internal socialising, events and more. As it continues to grow, Microsoft has released some updates to
You may have already seen our blogs exploring Microsoft Viva – exploring how to improve the employee experience, what Viva Connections or Viva Topics are. Another of the new additions is Microsoft Viva Learning, which removes the traditional obstacles found
By now, you should be familiar with Microsoft Viva, in particular Viva Connections, and how it seeks to provide a better, more accessible and wellbeing focused intranet to your organisation. Within Connections (and also accessible in SharePoint), you will also
Help drive employee engagement by enabling employees to easily discover the most relevant communications, communities, and tools: • Target the right news to the right employees at the right time, right where they work. • Provide employees with a dashboard of their critical apps
Microsoft Viva Connections can help you spin up powerful employee experiences in one place with existing apps and infrastructures, taking minimal time and effort. It delivers a seamless experience for your organisation by creating a secure, rich and personalised employee
Introducing Viva Learning Microsoft Viva Learning removes the traditional obstacles found in an organisation by making learning a natural part of the day. This serves to help build a better and more engaged culture within an organisation. Get Started What
Knowledge Management with Viva Topics Viva Topics helps to address a key business issue in many companies — providing the information to users when they need it. Viva Topics uses AI to automatically search for and identify topics in your
Introducing Viva Connections Viva Connections is a new intranet software built on M365 in Teams – offering a personalised view of news, conversations and communities through apps employees already use. The platform intends to boost happiness, feelings of belonging and
In the hybrid world, every business is looking to ensure that their business is as efficient and profitable as possible, whilst also keeping employee experience at the forefront. Microsoft’s Business Process Automation Services can help with this, so read on
Technology is always evolving, and Microsoft software is no exception. It’s a great source of collaboration and engagement, and updates always seek to improve the user’s experience, especially with hybrid working in mind. When utilised the right way, it
Microsoft SharePoint is a cloud-based service that serves as an intranet and helps organisations share and manage content, knowledge and applications to empower teamwork, find information and collaborate seamlessly across the organisation. It’s a great location to store knowledge and
As we head further into the new year, we have seen a great deal of changes and Teams is no exception. Microsoft has rolled out updates to boost and refine the user experience. Read on to check out the new
Everyone’s working from all over the place these days – or at least it seems like they are! In this new world of work, businesses have has had to adapt their ways of communicating to ensure all staff are up
We all want a better way to store important files, right? Having many different drives or locations can be confusing and clunky, but Microsoft SharePoint challenges that, becoming an easily accessible one-stop-shop for everything your organisation needs to collate.
Whatever you or your business does, community engagement is one of the pillars of success. It’s a great way of developing a good working relationship between public bodies (like local councils) and community groups. But it’s also a great way
Over the past two years, more and more businesses have started their digital transformation as a result of work from home orders and an increased uptake in customers needing more on-demand contact during the pandemic. The importance of the
Work-life balance is by no means a new phenomenon, but it’s something we’re hearing more about due to the ever-increasing demands, pressures and changes to the way we work. Companies are investing time and effort into finding the holy grail
Digital Champions are an engaged group of passionate employees, who recognise the value of technology, who are committed and unselfishly help their colleagues adopt new ways of working. Promote the evergreen As Microsoft 365 evolves as a Software As
Microsoft’s vision is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. With over a billion people in the world with disabilities, there is no limit to what people can achieve when technology reflects the diversity
According to Deskless Workforce 2018, 80% of our global workforce are frontline. That’s more than 2.7 billion workers across the globe who are on their feet or in the field every day acting as your company steward. These
Before the pandemic, the term ‘hybrid working’ was rarely used. Remote working maybe, flexible working, yes. However, 18-months into the Covid-19 pandemic, hybrid working has been hailed as the ‘new norm’ and will undoubtedly become the work environment of the
The Hybrid Meetings Workshop Overview The Hybrid Meetings Workshop is a modular engagement to help define your business priorities and scenarios that drive hybrid work. This workshop engagement is designed to showcase hybrid meetings through ‘art of the possible’ immersive
What are the Microsoft funded workshops?? Microsoft funded workshops otherwise known as the Microsoft Commerce Incentive offers a collection of existing workshops to help you further transform how your organisation works using Microsoft Teams and the rest of the M365 suite. We can apply for these on your
In the past year, we’ve changed almost every business practice we’ve been used to. So for communications professionals tasked with the job of planning large employee virtual events this year, we wanted to give you some support to make it
In our last blog, we touched on automation and the benefits of ditching paper-based processes in favour of a more efficient, smarter way of working. In this blog, we’ll delve further into: What is automation? The benefits of automation
The face of the ‘traditional’ workplace has changed dramatically over the past 16 months as businesses try to grasp what the workplace of the future will look like. But the pandemic hasn’t been the only catalyst for organisations to
Automating paper-based processes and moving to a more digitally-focused business isn’t something from the future, it’s happening right now and is a trend that’s gaining momentum. There was a time when the term “automation” conjured up images of manufacturing plants full of robots.
The world produces 300 million tons of paper every year. That’s an astonishing figure considering the advancements in technology specifically designed to help achieve a paperless business. The paperless movement has been rumbling on for quite some time
It should come as no surprise (Microsoft has sent a fair few reminders) that Skype for Business Online is officially on its way out. As of 31 July 2021, Skype for Business Online will be putting its feet up and gracefully
You may be familiar with terms like change fatigue or Zoom fatigue, but have you heard of champions’ fatigue? It’s one of the reasons why change programmes fail. In this blog we explain the phenomenon and offer tips and tricks
Office 365 in Healthcare Healthcare is a complex, multi-disciplinary sector requiring a large number of people, skills and expertise to come together to support patients with care when they need it most. Having secure, trusted systems that allows clinicians, administrators
Teams steps up to provide interactive webinars We all know the power of a face-to-face event. The tangibility of key speakers imparting their wisdom. But with face-to-face events currently on hold, Teams has stepped up to provide interactive webinars that
Welcome to the third instalment of our Digital Champions blog series! In our last blog, we talked about creating a winning environment for our digital champions so they can really have a positive impact on your change programme.
Digital Champion Programmes are an essential tool in the overall change programme. They harness the drive and desire of people who want to help shape the future of their organisation and support their colleagues through the change. A study
An Overview of Digital Champions. Join us for this Free Demo on 29th June 2021, 13:00 CST Our Digital Champions as a service Programme is based on years of experience in building sustainable and engaging communities of engaged employees from
Clifton Coffee Roasters is at the forefront of the United Kingdom’s booming coffee industry. It provides high-quality coffee, machinery, service, and training to coffee shops and has recently undergone a digitization to help it compete successfully with larger companies. The
The benefits of taking a break are well-documented, so why do we continue to join virtual meetings one after the other, leaving our brains literally fried? It’s time to give your brain a break. This year’s Mental Health Awareness
Employee burnout is a term you’ve probably heard a lot more in recent times. Stress and feeling overwhelmed can become part of professional life. When this relentless work pressure becomes debilitating, it’s known as burnout. In this blog, we’ll
Company Communicator is a Teams app intended for use by corporate/internal communication departments to create and send messages to targeted teams or a large number of employees over chat…
FAQ Plus is a Teams app, similar to Company Communicator, intended as a friendly question and answer bot that answers commonly asked questions…
Suffolk County Council (CC) is the administrative local authority for the county of Suffolk in East Anglia. Suffolk CC is responsible for a population of 760,000 people, including Adult & Community Services; Health, Wellbeing & Children’s services, Growth, Highways &
The British Business Bank is the government-owned business development bank set up to support smaller businesses. With security being at the heart of everything the Bank does, they were keen to learn more about the security capabilities of Office 365;
Buying into Microsoft 365 is one thing, getting people to understand it and use it is another. Microsoft is continually looking for new and exciting ways to keep ahead of the digital game and make regular announcements of new
When COVID-19 struck and the government imposed UK lockdown began in March 2020, England Netball, like many organisations, started to plan for remote working for its 140-strong workforce. As the chief national governing body for the sport, they provide support
Welcome to Changing Social. Adopt Microsoft Office 365 Within Days Not Months. We are a people first digital consultancy focusing exclusively on helping your organisation get the most out of Microsoft 365. Learn More MICROSOFT EXPERTISE AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Grow
April is Stress Awareness month and a great opportunity for us to look at how tech can help us manage wellbeing and stress from O365 in the workplace. As companies start to lift their heads from the initial
How to build a successful network of Digital Champions! Join us for this Free Webinar on Thursday, 25th November 18:00 PM GMT Duration: 1 hour Why Digital Champions for your business? Not using O365 to it’s full potential will result
Digital Onboarding; the process of integrating a new employee into the company so they’re fully prepared with the necessary knowledge, tools, skills and connections to succeed in their new role. It’s immersing them in the company culture so they want
Free up precious business time 01 Automating repetitive processes, freeing up colleagues’ time to spend more time helping your customers. Whether its your staff onboarding process, weekly stock take or invoicing, Office 365 can help give you time back. Boost
New ways of working 01 Modernise your ways of working; create more digital systems, reduce reliance on paper-based processes and offer your citizens digital platforms to help them interact with your services. Upskill your people 02 Giving your people the
Improve employee engagement 01 Use the Office 365 suite to communicate more effectively with employees, provide platforms for them to be heard and create mechanisms for them to provide regular feedback. Give the power to your frontline teams 02 Enable
Providing the skills to make the change happen You’ve given people the information to understand the change, you’ve given them the desire to change, now you need to give your people the skills to make the change happen. Here’s how
Vision & hearing 01 Support your people with vision and hearing impairments to work successfully remotely or in the workplace with an abundance of Office 365 tools and assistive technologies. Neurodiversity & learning 02 One in seven of us are
Communications, all in one. Communication is key – whether you are drafting up an email, giving a presentation, training staff or simply having a conversation. And being able to communicate effectively about company changes, like a Microsoft 365 (M365) transition,
So much of our work is relationship-based so how do we stay connected from a distance, and maintain relationships with our colleagues, managers and stakeholders? In part one we discussed people management and how Microsoft apps could help support you
Yet another rammed Microsoft Ignite show. There are so many innovations on the horizon concerning Microsoft 365 that will revolutionise how we interact in the workplace and the social space. We have taken the time to look through everything Ignite
Along with the pandemic of 2020 came digital adoption like we’ve never seen. For so many people, working and learning moved from the office and into their home. This flexible working has continued into 2021 and looks set to
Microsoft recently unveiled a brand-new platform designed for employee engagement, learning, wellbeing and knowledge discovery to help employee’s transform the way they work remotely. In this article I will outline my top 7 Microsoft Viva features and what to expect from them. Viva Topics Content and skills are arranged automatically
There’s no debating that over the past twelve months our employees would have been completely isolated and adrift if it wasn’t for the use of Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs). The surge in remote working cultures has definitely been on the rise in
Showing our appreciation and recognising people for their efforts is simple yet powerful. However, it is often underrated and underused. And in a remote world with a lack of face-to-face interaction, the need to celebrate success is even more crucial.
Last week was a big week for Microsoft aficionados the world-over with the launch of Viva, including for us here at Changing Social. But this announcement felt different. Hear from Changing Social MD Steve Crompton as he explains more about
Change is a constant factor in large organisations but employees are often wary of it and what it means for them. In the current landscape – characterised by ongoing unpredictability in professional and personal lives – employees have a lower
Over the coming weeks, we’re going to be blogging about some of the apps available in Microsoft Teams to support you to manage your people, stay connected and maintain focus. In part one, we will be looking at apps to
In recent months, the shift to remote and hybrid work has led organisations of all sizes, and across every industry, to rethink how their people and teams communicate and collaborate. During the COVID crisis, many organisations transformed quickly and
There’s so much you can do in Teams; the problem is knowing where to start! To save you time pouring over information, we’ve highlighted five great features we think you’ll want to know about. 1) Use Live Events
If you’re considering a move to Office 365, or you’ve already moved but have yet to adopt the full suite of services into your organisation, then read on. When purchasing an Office 365 subscription, you get a whole bunch
With remote working fast becoming the new normal, how do you ensure that you stay as productive on teams as you are in the office? That’s where Microsoft Teams is a game-changer. It’s designed to keep colleagues productively connected
Gregg Bainbridge, our excellent Education & Accessibility Lead, has written up some of his thoughts on Microsoft’s Ignite 2020 sessions, that you should know about… Microsoft Ignite 2020 sessions It’s been another interesting set of Ignite sessions from Microsoft. Seeing how the different products
Working 9-5, what a way to make a living… Are you working the typical business hours like Dolly? Or are you open all hours and rocking around the clock? Whatever your situation, there’s a good chance that knowing how to use Shifts in
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If the Oxford English dictionary wants some new entries for its 2020 edition, we’re sure Teams, #isolife and a certain virus that shall not be named, would make the grade. But while the term furlough is not new to the OED, its use and move
An Executive Sponsor should follow these 10 key activities to be effective during a change program The position of an Executive Sponsor continues to grow in importance, but the need to choose the right person to fulfil that role is
Getting your workforce to adopt new technology is not easy. Though senior management might see the big-picture benefits and be enthusiastic to, rolling out across all spans and layers is another challenge entirely. The role of Change Champions is crucial
Leading the way in the renewable energy sector is Siemens Gamesa, a global giant in the manufacturing, installation and operation of wind turbines, both on and offshore. With a presence in more than 90 countries and over 20,000 employees, Siemens
Introduction Office 365 has the potential to transform how frontline workers operate within the workplace. The cloud-based subscription service ‘that brings together the best tools for the way people work today’ (Office 365, 2019) offers a diverse range of tools
In this report, I have outlined the Yammer benefits as well as how it could be used to solve common issues in modern day corporations. The world of business is now more competitive than ever, and organisations are being
Wednesday April 17th 2019, we hosted our first event showcasing our Adoption Game! Our MD, Steve Crompton, dreamt up the idea of using a game to help others understand adoption and change management principles. It’s not easy to simply describe
For months, and possibly years, corporate communications professionals the world over have been trying to convince their leaders of the benefits of Yammer. Claims of improved staff engagement and promises of real-time, two-way communication have always been offered and backed up by case studies
Digital Champions. Empowering your people to continuously educate your organisation. Book demo Learn more Grow and Innovate with Microsoft 365 Our Digital Champions programme is delivered purely online through Microsoft Teams, giving your people access to the most up-to-date Microsoft
