Introduction

After all social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc., introduced story features, we have been talking about when a feature like this will come to apps like Outlook, Teams, or maybe Yammer.

At the yearly Microsoft partner-orientated event, Inspire. Microsoft announced a real social media platform for the workplace.

Introducing Microsoft Viva Engage

Viva Engage will bring Yammer into the Viva suite as the newest Viva member with a modern approach and many new features.

Storyline

I’m excited about the Storyline and Story feature.

In almost all companies I have worked for and with, there have been many informational emails, including success stories, what are departments/teams working on, and releases of exciting new products. E-mails are great for certain communications but lack employee engagement.

I firmly believe the Storyline feature will increase rich employee engagement, by allowing readers to quickly engage with the publishing part.

Take a look

Pricing

As Viva engage is a rebranded modern version of Yammer, it will stay included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which already include Yammer. Therefore, no need to bring out the 💳

More information

Read more at the Yammer Blog