
Help Clients Launch a New Level of Employee Experience and Engagement
07/05/23 • 24 min
In this episode of the Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series, host Tom O'Reilly, Global Senior Director, Partner Development for Data Platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI), sits down with Angela Byers, Sr. Director, of Product Marketing, for Microsoft 365 and Viva, to discuss the launch of Microsoft Viva, an integrated employee experience platform that helps employees be their best selves at work. The last couple of years have disrupted the way we work, and Viva was born out of the need to help customers deal with these changes. The platform addresses the entire employee journey, from employee needs to performance and impact. The episode explores the various apps that makeup Viva, including Viva Connections, Viva Insights, and Viva Goals, and how they can help build connections, drive positive change, and improve business results. Partners who tune in will gain valuable insights into how Viva can help enhance the employee experience and drive business success.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How Viva addresses key elements of building a cohesive employee experience and drives new levels of employee engagement
- Why trends and shifts in the last few years have elevated Viva’s importance
- How AI trends are poised to shift how we work every day
Some Questions We Ask:
- What unique experiences can customers expect from Viva?
- How can customers leverage their existing investments in Microsoft technologies?
- Why is investing in employee experience critical to business success?
Resources:
Watch the full video episode on YouTube
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts
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In this episode of the Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series, host Tom O'Reilly, Global Senior Director, Partner Development for Data Platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI), sits down with Angela Byers, Sr. Director, of Product Marketing, for Microsoft 365 and Viva, to discuss the launch of Microsoft Viva, an integrated employee experience platform that helps employees be their best selves at work. The last couple of years have disrupted the way we work, and Viva was born out of the need to help customers deal with these changes. The platform addresses the entire employee journey, from employee needs to performance and impact. The episode explores the various apps that makeup Viva, including Viva Connections, Viva Insights, and Viva Goals, and how they can help build connections, drive positive change, and improve business results. Partners who tune in will gain valuable insights into how Viva can help enhance the employee experience and drive business success.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How Viva addresses key elements of building a cohesive employee experience and drives new levels of employee engagement
- Why trends and shifts in the last few years have elevated Viva’s importance
- How AI trends are poised to shift how we work every day
Some Questions We Ask:
- What unique experiences can customers expect from Viva?
- How can customers leverage their existing investments in Microsoft technologies?
- Why is investing in employee experience critical to business success?
Resources:
Watch the full video episode on YouTube
Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts
Download the Transcript
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Resources:
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