Microsoft Viva explained: in this comprehensive blog, we'll unravel Microsoft's latest employee experience platform called Microsoft Viva. Microsoft Viva is a suite of applications that integrates with Microsoft 365 to support, inspire, and empower individuals and teams. From advanced learning opportunities and insightful analytics to OKR goal setting and engaging teams with communities.
A company intranet is one of the most effective tools in your arsenal when it comes to collaborative work, knowledge sharing, and deepening employees’ understanding of your workplace, especially in an increasingly digital workforce.
The shift towards hybrid working has transformed the corporate landscape, offering flexibility and a more balanced approach to work-life integration. However, this evolution brings its own set of challenges, particularly in areas like collaboration, engagement, and data management.
On 6 April 2024 changes to the law mean office works will be entitled to request flexible working options as soon as they start their roles, rather than after 26 weeks, as was previously the case.
Under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, employees will also be able to submit requests for greater flexibility twice a year, and will not be required to explain how their working arrangements will impact the wider business. Employers will have to respond to requests within two months.
According to a YouGov survey on behalf of workplace arbitration group Acas, though, 70% of the British workforce are completely unaware of these changes. The numbers are a little better for employers, with 57% of bosses in the know. That could mean employers are simply keeping quiet, as a separate survey by software company Slack revealed 72% of businesses failed to tell employees about their newly won rights.
With this announcement, and many other hurdles impacting businesses lets discover how the Atlas Intelligent Knowledge Platform is uniquely positioned to address them.
Remote and hybrid working has gained traction. But you still need to provide a great onboarding experience to new joiners – if anything, in today's work environment this is even more critical. How do you do this? This post outlines how you can ensure hybrid or remote work success with 8 tips for onboarding.
Last update: 1st November 2022
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Digital working practices are now a fundamental aspect of most people’s working lives. The reliance on intranets and digital workplace software has increased tremendously during the pandemic. The likes of Microsoft have seen a huge uptake of digital workplace software (Microsoft 365) as businesses look to technology to keep employees connected.
The aim of an employee experience platform is to help employees bring about balance to their working lives. The modern working life is becoming increasingly digitalised. This has many benefits including more flexibility and convenience within the working day.
Diversity and Inclusion is being treated by some organisations as a key business strategy. Experts are unanimous in that Diversity and Inclusion is not a “project”.
The digitalisation of our working environment brings a lot of benefits. There are lots of tools available that can make your life easier, helping you to work not only faster but also smarter.
