Microsoft Offers a Boon to its Viva Platform

As we approach the end of the year, Microsoft is unveiling two impactful additions to its Viva platform that should offer significant changes for the workplace experience. Well-suited for the annual employee review season, the debut of Viva Amplify and Skills arrives as a strategic advantage for organizations aiming to bolster communication strategies and refine talent management processes. These updates hope to streamline campaign management and communication but also aim to refine how organizations approach talent development and skill enhancement.

At the forefront of this transformation is Viva Amplify, taking center stage as the latest addition to the Viva Suite. Positioned as a dynamic communications campaign management platform, Viva Amplify want to transcend conventional campaign management by doubling as a powerful analytical tool. Offering white-glove insights into employee engagement, it facilitates the delivery of targeted communications across various organizational channels. Its versatility positions Viva Amplify as an invaluable asset for organizations seeking to refine their communication strategies, playing a strategic role in change management efforts by providing analytics on communication effectiveness and consumption across different channels.

Complementing this advancement is the introduction of Skills. With a comprehensive set of talent-management capabilities, Skills seamlessly integrates across various Viva tools, offering guidance to the development of your team. This tool not only provides insights into existing skills within the organization but goes a step further by creating skilling plans. These plans strategically connect to Viva Insights for leadership planning, collaborate with Viva Learning to recommend training, and leverage the Microsoft Graph combined with LinkedIn to discover the skills an employee already possesses. The holistic approach of Skills is a transformative force, assisting organizations in discovering existing skills, identifying skill gaps, and guiding individuals in their skill-building journey with personalized content and learning recommendations.

In essence, Microsoft’s Viva platform is evolving into a comprehensive ecosystem that streamlines communication and campaign management while also revolutionizing talent management through advanced tools like Viva Amplify and Skills. For a deeper understanding and exploration of these new Viva capabilities, dive into the detailed overview provided [here].