WE ARE CHANGING SOCIAL.
We’ve had to quickly adapt to a new world and adopt new ways of working as hybrid working has become the norm. And, as usual, Microsoft has been working at breakneck speed to add even more new features and innovation
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
In this article, we’re reviewing the two leaders in the collaboration software market – Microsoft Teams vs Slack, to uncover which one really is the best tool for the job. In 2020, the team collaboration software market reached
At a time when constant change has become the ‘new normal’, digital champions programmes add power and impact to change projects, helping people to embed and adopt new technology and new systems. In this week’s article, we talk
To wrap up our insight into Microsoft Teams apps series (Click here to see part 1 and part 2), this article shines the spotlight our favourite apps for helping teams stay focused. With so much going on in the
SharePoint has come a long way over the years since it was launched by Microsoft as a simple server management tool in 2001. Twenty years later, and with every iteration, it continues to evolve. Now a sophisticated file sharing
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
Many of us are using Teams, but is your organisation using it to its fullest potential? We’ve pulled together 10 Microsoft Teams best practices to help you run and manage a high-performing Teams environment… 1. The ultimate Teams
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
Becoming a Digital Champion is a rewarding experience. As well as helping colleagues who might struggle with change, you’re also learning new skills. However, not appreciating the time and commitment it takes to become a Digital Champion can be a
Ever come back from a holiday to hundreds of emails and had to trawl through them one by one, jumping from one conversation to another? Or been sent a convoluted email trail and expected to be ‘up to date’? Or
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
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
Knock out digital champs – how to find the top people who’ll really pack a punch on your digital champion programme. According to the Harvard Business Review and a study by Degreed, 55% of people prefer to learn
We’ve quickly had to adapt to a new world and adopt new ways of working. And as always, Microsoft has been working at breakneck speed, introducing even more new features to the chat and Collaboration functionalities in Teams Chat, to
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
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
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
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.
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
Not so much ‘beam me up Scotty’ as ‘beam me in’ as Microsoft launch their new Mesh technology which looks set to reinvent the way we interact online. Announced at the recent annual Ignite conference, Microsoft Mesh uses 3D
Connection 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
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
