Cincinnati, OH - October 2021 - PAIT Group, LLC has announced the release of PAIT "My Links," a personalized and role-based navigation application that seamlessly integrates with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Viva Connections.
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Microsoft Teams combines access to the resources necessary to perform job functions along with the ability to collaborate with colleagues in a centralized manner, making it the workplace communication hub. Many believe this access is limited to tools inside the Microsoft 365 stack. This is a limited view of Microsoft Teams' capabilities. The communication platform supports 3rd party integrations that extend its impact on streamlining productivity and the overall employee experience.
To demonstrate what is possible via 3rd party integrations, here are examples of five applications and what they can do in Microsoft Teams:
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For decades we have been trying to find ways to improve our work performance. There are billions of self-help books and articles on the subject. As our work continues to evolve, we also need to examine new ways and methods that will result in better work habits.
Recognizing this challenge, Microsoft introduced Microsoft Viva Insights. One of the four components of the newly released employee experience software, Microsoft Viva. Insights guide individuals with recommendations on how they can do their best work.
Let's dig into five ways you can utilize Viva Insights that will result in better work habits.
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The pandemic's impact on the future of work is elevating the importance of positive employee experiences. Connected to improving these experiences is solid internal communication that surfaces essential information. This is where technology platforms such as Microsoft Viva help materialize needed information at the right time. Microsoft Viva Connections does this by keeping everyone connected and informed on a personalized level, right in the flow of work within Microsoft Teams, thus reducing the amount of time searching for or recreating information. Let's take a closer look and see what foundations are needed to get started.
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PAIT Group’s newest MVP, Joy Apple, was recently a guest on the Cloud Conversations with Ru and Pete podcast. In this episode, Joy shared SharePoint best practices and expert tips on migration and collaboration in Microsoft 365. The unique way Joy communicates the importance of these topics is on display. I have summed up a few highlights from the episode, but I highly recommend pressing play below.
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The definition of praise is to express warm approval or admiration. The person on the receiving end of this kind act is often appreciative and happy. For years Human Resource Professionals have been analyzing the impact praise has in the workplace. For examples, check out the Training Journal's article on "The Power of Praise and Recognition" and Gallop's Workplace article, "In Praise of Praising Your Employees". The conclusion seems to be unanimous. Employees who receive praise on an ongoing basis have increased engagement and productivity.
To help get you started spreading this positive feeling around your workplace, PAIT Group's Modern Workplace Consultant, Kat Weixel has recorded an easy to follow tips & tricks video that demonstrates just how easy it is to communicate praise in Yammer and/or Microsoft Teams.
For those of you who appreciate a written how-to that can be used to follow along with the video, I have organized that below.
As in Kat's video, we will start with Yammer.
UPDATE: Praise can also be shared from Microsoft Viva Insights.
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