Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

Yammer’s community feature is pretty good because employees can only join the communities they care about and get updates about them directly from their team because it’s well integrated with other tools like Teams and Outlook. We can comment, and give reactions to posts like any social media.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ability to stay in touch throughout our company and I like the reconfigurability of the software and the fact that it can only be related to our business and not deal with external appearances. Communication among company employees is another advantage that I appreciate. Sharing between workers brings ease to communication.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It appears that some people are trying to pass this off as just another social media platform. Because of this, some employees don’t comprehend or use it. Perhaps a simplified user interface. I might have a distinct setup, but when I connect, I want to see an overview.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I appreciate the opportunity to create new communities on topics ranging from work or specific interests to specialized conversations about personal journeys. The fact that people who don’t want to participate can opt out of these discussions adds an extra layer of security which I appreciate; as well as the ability to receive email notifications whenever something new is posted in the community of their choice! Yammer provides a suitable environment to talk more freely and personally with colleagues without feeling exposed.

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

Yammer is tightly integrated with other Microsoft 365 applications, such as SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, which makes it easy to share files and collaborate on projects.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Yammer's ability to foster collaboration and build communities within an organization excited me the most. Yammer provides a platform for employees to connect with each other, share information, and work together on projects.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Level of customization options is limited. Notification and user interface could be more intuitive.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are considering Microsoft Yammer as a collaboration tool for your organization, here are some recommendations to keep in mind: 1. Determine your organization's needs: Consider your organization's specific needs and requirements for a collaboration tool. Assess whether Yammer's features and capabilities align with your organization's goals and workflows. 2. Leverage integrations: Take advantage of Yammer's integrations with other Microsoft 365 applications to streamline workflows and improve productivity. 3. Consider creating a clear set of guidelines for the use of Yammer to ensure that it is used consistently and effectively.

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

Its like social media platform, where we can share pictures of Events occurring in the organization.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy to use, better UI

What do you dislike most about this product?

Client Support

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Best way to socialise in the organization