At Virgin Atlantic, Facebook Workplace evolves into key productivity tool
The airline saw an increase in use as employees sought corporate updates during COVID-19; now the social network is helping rev up operations again.
Stories by Matthew Finnegan
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With smart canvas, Google looks to better connect Workspace apps
Google has unveiled a range of new ways to connect its productivity and collaboration apps, including the rollout of its smart canvas.
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Collaboration analytics: Yes, you can track employees. Should you?
Analytics tools provided by Microsoft, Slack and others offer insights into communication patterns and other employee work habits.
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Facebook's Workplace gets ‘Plugins', new app integrations
With the number of paid Workplace users at seven million, an analyst sees Facebook’s growing focus on integration as important to enterprise uptake.
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Microsoft patents biometric 'wellness insights' tool for workers
The just-published patent describes a feature that generates an employee “anxiety score” based on data such as blood pressure and heart rate.
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Cisco adds 'People Insights' analytics to Webex
Cisco joins other tech vendors, including Microsoft and Google, in using worker analytics to focus on employee well-being and a healthy work/life balance.
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Spending on social and collaboration software booms as remote work takes hold
Gartner has confirmed that companies have been rushing to spend money on tools needed to keep employees connected and productive.
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Slack blocks public DM ‘invite messages’ after backlash
Concerns over the potential harassment of individuals prompted Slack to swiftly change how its new direct messages feature works.
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Work-from-home boom makes ‘employee experience’ a C-suite priority, according to Microsoft Viva chief
Viva is central to Microsoft's bid to roll out software that helps organisations better manage and support a remote or hybrid workforce.
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Microsoft deepens Teams ties with Dynamics 365
Users will be able to access Teams’ chat function without switching screens, one of several Dynamics 365 platform integrations highlighted at Ignite.
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Microsoft adds shared channels with Teams Connect
Teams users will be able to collaborate with external partners in a single channel without setting up guest accounts, something rival Slack already offers.
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Microsoft’s Mesh aims for mixed-reality meetings of the future
At this week’s Ignite conference, Microsoft unveiled the Azure-based developer SDK and offered a futuristic vision of remote collaboration.
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Google Workspace rolls out features for front-line workers
Google has introduced a Workspace tier for front-line jobs such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare workers.
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What’s next for remote workers? A virtual ‘water cooler’
For all of the successes of remote working, replicating the casual interactions in the office has been a lot harder when working from home.
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Microsoft unveils Viva, an employee-experience platform for Teams
Heralded as the 'new ERP', Microsoft introduces four Viva 'modules' that provide access to workplace learning, knowledge, analytics and corporate info.
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