Digital workplace blog
Announcing Microsoft Teams (and the end of Yammer?)
Microsoft has just announced a major addition to the Office 365 digital workplace. Its called Microsoft Teams. In a nutshell it provides a single place where teams can connect, chat, share and collaborate. But does it spell the end of Yammer?
Championing the intranet user – how to run intranet user research
Listening to your intranet users is important, but you have to be able to put it all together in a structured business case so that you raise the money and give people what they need.
SharePoint intranet search: planning refiners for faceted navigation
Faceted navigation is a key part of a SharePoint intranet’s search engine. It helps users filter search results using a pre-defined classification system. Our SharePoint search consultant partner Agnes Molnar of Search Explained talks about getting refiners right on your intranet.
Our SharePoint and Yammer integrations
When well integrated, SharePoint and Yammer gives a boost to communication and collaboration. But Microsoft doesn’t do all the integration you might require.
Introducing our 7-point digital engagement framework
Download our engagement framework for seven themes to address when rolling out new ways of digital working.
SharePoint Saturday and the future of Office 365 Groups
Never work alone – Office Groups makes collaboration easier than ever, as I find out at SharePoint Saturday.
Why productivity isnt always the most important thing in the world
The digital workplace doesnt reach everyone. The most efficient way of working isnt always adopted. Companies are doing real-world work and prioritise their projects, deliverables, and customers over digital workflows.
Microsoft buys Linkedin: 14 SharePoint and Office 365 integrations
Following today’s surprising but exciting announcement that Microsoft is planning to buy Linkedin for $26bn here’s a list of things they could do integrate the service with SharePoint and Office 365.
AIA insurance saves money and time with Yammer
A visual tour of how AIA Insurance measured the ROI of their enterprise social network. A clear lesson for anyone intending to launch an ESN.
Is my data safe on SharePoint Online and Office 365?
The risk management and maintenance resources required to manage and secure your in-house systems are considerable, and so Microsoft’s cloud solutions may well offer good value. But let’s look at the security arrangements of Office 365 in the cloud.
The importance of good graphic design – Planning your new intranet
Visual design is more than choosing colours and getting the ‘look n feel’ right. There are four crucual reaons why visual design is so important to intranet success and employee engagement.
Yammer and gamification
We arranged a webinar and discussion with Scott Ward, looking into gamification tactics and use of Yammer. Take a look at our notes, and watch / listen to the recording.