Top ways Workplace Analytics increases business productivity
Microsoft Workplace Analytics gathers data from Microsoft 365 to provide insights into how employees work and interact with one another. It shows how employees use technology to accomplish tasks, giving a better understanding of how every member of the team spends their time at work. This allows business leaders to identify and address process inefficiencies […]
Tips and tricks for Microsoft Word: Ways to increase your productivity
Millions of people worldwide rely on Microsoft Word for their day-to-day tasks. However, most users are unaware of its full range of features that can help them work smarter and faster. Here are some handy tips that will help you maximize your productivity with Microsoft Word. Use Grammarly for Windows Microsoft Word might be great […]
Increase your organization’s productivity with Viva Insights
Viva Insights is a powerful tool that gathers data on your employees’ work habits, analyzes this information, and then recommends ways to help team members perform more efficiently. The application also seeks to improve your staff’s productivity and well-being so they can achieve their full potential. How does Viva Insights work? Viva Insights shows users […]
The difference between Groups, Yammer, and Teams
Yammer, Microsoft 365 Groups, and Microsoft Teams are all Microsoft 365 tools that are designed for sharing files and communicating with colleagues. So what differentiates them from one another, and when should you use which? Let’s find out. Microsoft 365 Groups With Microsoft 365 Groups, every member gets a shared inbox, calendar, project planner, notebook, […]
Microsoft Word hacks and tricks to improve productivity
To get different tasks done, businesses need a dependable, feature-rich productivity suite like Microsoft Office. Included in Office is Microsoft Word, a time-tested word processor that millions of organizations use. Now, Word has a refreshed look and feel, and is packed with even more features for improving productivity. Work online Don’t have the Word app […]
Workplace Analytics: An essential tool for business productivity
Microsoft Workplace Analytics presents a clear picture of employee performance, giving managers and leaders actionable insights to enhance productivity. Learn more about this valuable tool and its benefits to businesses of all sizes across industries. How does Workplace Analytics work? A paid add-on to Office 365 enterprise plans, Workplace Analytics extracts behavioral insights from data […]
Your guide to Microsoft 365 Groups connectors
Microsoft 365 Groups has a nifty feature called connectors, which enables users to link to and get information from third-party apps in Microsoft Outlook. This means relevant content and updates are shared immediately in your group feed, making workflow and collaboration more seamless. Find out more about how connectors can boost your team’s efficiency and […]
Working Remote: Standardize on Teams as your collaboration app
Collaboration is the act of working with someone to produce or create something. In today’s workplace the words “in real time” need to be added to this. Sending emails back and forth is not collaboration, and it is certainly not productive! When working remotely it is critical to standardize on a collaboration application across your […]
Tips and tricks to maximize Microsoft Word’s full potential
Microsoft Word remains one of the world’s most popular and user-friendly productivity apps, widely used by businesses and individuals alike. But while millions of people use Word every day, many don’t know how to maximize its full potential. Take a look at some tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of […]
Understanding Microsoft 365 collaboration tools
There are three communication and collaboration tools in Microsoft 365 that provide basically similar solutions for the same problem: Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams. However, they all have subtle differences that set them apart from one another. Let’s take a look at some of them. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets a […]
Recalibrate your technology plan: Cloud Collaboration
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology plan, enabling cloud collaboration should be a part of it. This is more than video conferencing and screen sharing. Cloud collaboration is accessing information and collaborating in an ad-hoc, yet […]
Working smarter with Microsoft Stream
There are many features of Microsoft 365 that some users don’t know exists as part of their subscription. In fact, a lot of individuals with access to this plan are aware it includes all Office applications, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive, but not much else. One collaboration tool that is often overlooked is Microsoft Stream, a […]
From Old School to OneDrive
Before I was ever introduced to OneDrive, I did not have a go-to place for storing and saving important information on my personal or business computer. Whether I had important files I created in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, all my items were saved as a random file name on my desktop or placed into a […]
Using Microsoft Teams, from a new user perspective
Almost all workplaces utilize email and an internal messaging system to connect with team members across an organizational level. Business tools like Slack, Zoom and GoToMeeting are often implemented in many offices to help individuals work more efficiently together. Microsoft Teams, however, still stands as the best all-in-one solution for team collaboration. When I […]
Three keys when updating your Technology Roadmap
The sudden shift in how we work has been challenging for many businesses. For some, it validated their technology platforms; for others, it exposed their limitations. Regardless of the outcome, taking these experiences and updating your technology roadmap is important. Here are three points to consider when updating your roadmaps. Things will not go back […]
Microsoft Teams boosts productivity in spite of COVID-19
Microsoft recently released several updates to its Teams platform, enabling users to take advantage of its advanced features to effectively communicate with each other. The changes were made in response to the soaring need for business owners and their staff to collaborate remotely amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. What is Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams combines workplace […]
Differentiating Groups, Yammer, and Teams
While most Office 365 apps serve a unique purpose, tools like Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams can all be used for office communication and collaboration. However, there are small differences in the way they can be used. Let us break it down for you. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets a shared […]
What’s so great about Google Data Studio?
Google is well known for its powerful search engine, but did you know it also offers intuitive business intelligence tools? Google Data Studio is one of the tools in the Google Analytics 360 Suite, and many companies are already raving about it. What is Google Data Studio? Google Data Studio is a data visualization tool […]
Groups, Yammer, and Teams defined
Office 365 is chock full of so many apps that it’s sometimes difficult to keep track of them all. Sure, you have the most popular tools like Word and Skype for Business, but there are three tools in the lineup that seem like they could be used the same way: Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft […]
How to use OneNote like a pro
Almost everyone loves PowerPoint, Excel and Word, but there’s another Office application that should be recognized as a must-have: OneNote. It’s an app for pulling together text, video, audio, and other visual resources to create shareable notebooks full of useful information. With this article, you can master OneNote in no time at all. OneNote is […]
Microsoft Teams is updated and ready
Preceding its general availability, Microsoft has recently rolled out a major update for Microsoft Teams — Window’s version of the cloud-based team collaboration tool, Slack. The latest bundle of features will kick things up a notch, allowing you to do more than IM your manager about your weekly meeting or ask your colleagues to remove […]
New OneDrive capability for Office 365
Every now and then we all need a little help, especially in today’s digital era. To keep up with the competition, companies are gearing up, especially in the IT department. With the help of cloud computing technology, Office 365 is a productivity and collaboration-enhancing software that is changing the way small- and medium-sized businesses operate. […]
Office 365 allows guests to collaborate
The cloud has made it easier for people, businesses, and companies to interact and collaborate. And one of the best productivity tools on the market is Microsoft Office 365, which is making it even simpler to store, organize and share files online. Thanks to its newest update, you can enjoy all these functions when working […]
A more secure cloud-based Microsoft Office
Earlier this month, Microsoft made a huge announcement regarding Office that hasn’t received much attention. While there is a lot of interest in web-based versions of Microsoft Office, many organizations avoided the Office Online services for fear of compromising their privacy and security. However, they’ve announced a new version that allows businesses to host an […]
Essential Microsoft Word formatting tips
Microsoft Word is used by over one billion users worldwide, and of those how many are using it to its full potential? Over the years Word has transformed into a complex design tool that allows it to move far beyond simple text editing. Most users know how to change a font or center their text, […]