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Microsoft is constantly updating its software to ensure everyone gets the most out of their experience, making it easier to use, more engaging and at the top of the game. Teams is no exception, and during May, Microsoft announced
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
One of the great things about Microsoft is its continual updating of its software to benefit users and improve the user experience. During April, Microsoft rolled out some exciting new features to enhance your Teams experience. Read on to
It’s not only businesses that are impacted by the changes in the way we work and use technology as a result of the pandemic – educators have also adapted to a changing world. In a teaching environment, you have to
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 Teams has changed the way we work forever, in our adaptive world, making working from anywhere and everywhere possible. The software is constantly evolving and improving, but the core principles remain consistent. As millions of us now use it
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
This year, it looks like we will be partying at home again. With the new wave of Covid cases, many work Christmas parties are being canned, but fear not, you can still celebrate virtually. Teams is an accessible way
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
For me, nothing kills the post-holiday buzz more than an inbox full of emails. That sinking feeling I get when I open Outlook to 1000s of emails gets me every time. So how do you deal with inbox fatigue? This blog will tell you just
As part of our series of how to use Microsoft Teams, this blog will look at how you can use the Teams app when you’re out and about, and away from the office. Teams is designed to be accessed
As part of our Getting Started on Microsoft Teams blog series, this blog looks at some of the apps and tools that you can use in Teams. There are literally hundreds of tools and apps within Teams that add extra functionality and whizz bang
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
Expecting a big crowd? Teams Live Events could be the answer… As part of our Getting Started on Microsoft Teams series, this blog is an introduction to Live Events, we’ll tell you what are Teams Live Events, when you should use Live Events
As part of our Getting Started on Microsoft Teams blog series, this blog is all about making calls in Teams. As your communications hub, Microsoft Teams can be used to send and receive voice and video calls. And as Skype for
The difference between a conversation or chat in Microsoft Teams As part of our Getting Started on Microsoft Teams blog series, this blog looks at the difference between a conversation and chat in Microsoft Teams, and when we should use them. Communicating with colleagues is a
If you’ve been on maternity/paternity leave, on furlough or out of work for the past year, the chances are you’ve missed the Teams revolution in the workplace and how it’s become a complete communications hub! This blog will help
Whether you’ve been using Microsoft Teams for a while or you’re brand new to it, the chances are you will be using the ‘out of the box’ version. You may not have customised the settings to your liking or made any changes…Here
As part of our Getting Started on Microsoft Teams blog series, this blog is all about teams collaborate and channels. You’ll know by now that Teams is your communications hub. With features that allow you to voice and video call, private message and chat with your colleagues, it’s a
I was talking to a client the other day about some upcoming Microsoft training sessions we were planning with her business. “Teams? We’re all over that. We’ve been using Teams to keep in touch since the Coronavirus outbreak, so we’re
This remote working business was pretty exciting week one. I set up my home office, bought loads of houseplants and started to get settled into this new way of working. Fast forward 196 weeks, and it’s fair to say the novelty has somewhat worn off. The
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
Today I had a call with a Customer Success Manager from Microsoft, and friend of mine, Chris Slemp. Chris usually has his video on and before my calls I usually spend a good 5 minutes thinking of some excuse as
Do you want to have some fun in your Teams meetings during these tough stay at home times. You can download and install the Snap Chat Camera filter and easily add it as a camera device in Teams. You can
Having worked in the offshore oil and gas industry for a number of years, I witnessed first-hand the importance of great teamwork and how this can impact on offshore oil rig communications. On one of my last assignments offshore,
