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Nurturing communities on Viva Engage – tips from the experts
We’ve interviewed the world’s champion Viva Engage community managers to get their tips for how to create and manage successful communities.
We share their real life examples of creating and nurturing Viva Engage communities.
Five things people want to read on Viva Engage
A bit of juicy gossip, a chance to help others, news from leaders, feeling appreciated for a job well done and future business plans - these are five things people want to hear about on Viva Engage.
If people care about the content, they will engage with it.
Premium analytics for Viva Engage without the premium price
We’ll show you how to save up to 95% of the cost of Microsoft’s Advanced Analytics for Viva Engage - and you’ll receive a better product with more features!
The origins of SWOOP Analytics’ 1-2-3 rule for Viva Engage
How do you turn passive observers into active contributors on Enterprise Social Networks?
SWOOP Analytics developed the 1-2-3 rule - a simple but effective way to encourage participation.
Viva Engage - Providing a digital channel for two-way conversation
The key differentiator between Viva Engage and other internal communications channels is that Viva Engage allows for two-way conversations.
Employees can provide feedback, ask questions, share their opinions, connect with leaders, and engage in meaningful conversations in an informal way.
Updates to Public and Private community analytics for Viva Engage
We’ve made some enhancements to how we report on data from public and private Viva Engage communities.
These changes mean you will have a more accurate reflection of activity across your Viva Engage network, while sensitive information remains protected.
The power of Viva Engage – a voice for all
The core business case for Viva Engage is that it gives every employee a voice. That’s what makes Viva Engage unique - it allows for two-way conversation and gives every person an equal voice.
The world’s top performing Viva Engage networks and communities for 2024/25
We announce the world’s top performing Viva Engage enterprises and communities for 2024/25 and the results might surprise you!
Out-of-the-box Viva Engage analytics v SWOOP Analytics for Viva Engage
We compare Microsoft’s out of the box (OOTB) analytics for Viva Engage and SWOOP Analytics for Viva Engage.
Is Viva Engage as good as Workplace?
Is Viva Engage as good as Workplace?
It's a question we're regularly asked, and with the news that Workplace is shutting down next year, it’s time to crunch the data and give you an objective answer.
Based on years of real-life data, we show you how Workplace and Viva Engage really stack up against each other.
“We really love Workplace. Where to now?”
Many organisations fell in love with Workplace from Meta and achieved amazing results, but it’s all coming to an end. So where to now?
SWOOP Analytics CEO Cai Kjaer assesses the migration options available, and how they stack up.
Understanding SWOOP Analytics metrics: seen, reach & engagement on Viva Engage
We’ve introduced “reach” and “engagement” measures to SWOOP Analytics for Viva Engage to help you better understand the effectiveness of your content and internal campaigns.
How SWOOP Analytics can passively measure employee alignment with company goals
A common concern for senior executives is whether employees are aligned with organisational missions and goals.
In today’s world of increasingly distributed and remote work, the leadership antennae must inevitably go digital. This is where SWOOP Analytics comes in.
We can predict which posts will go viral!
The latest update to your SWOOP Analytics dashboard can predict which posts on Viva Engage or Workplace from Meta are likely to go viral.
We can tell you, with about a 99% accuracy rating, which posts are likely to get high levels of engagement across your organisation.
The vital role of Internal Communications in aligning people to strategic goals – Part 1
We explore the critical role internal communications play in aligning employees with strategic goals, what happens when you don’t, how to get it right, and how to measure it.
Listen Up: The importance of asking questions and fostering a culture of curiosity in the modern workplace
We have the key to driving engagement and innovation in the workplace. It sounds simple, but its impact is powerful.
This key is curiosity.
The 2023 Viva Engage Community Champions!
From championing conversations on equity, diversity and inclusion on Viva Engage, to empowering thousands of frontline workers with the ability to connect with colleagues, our 2023 Viva Engage Community Champions boast impressive resumes.
Announcing the world’s top Viva Engage networks and communities
For the first time in nine years of Viva Engage and Yammer benchmarking, a large size organisation with more than 40,000 employees has been ranked as the highest performing Viva Engage network. Find out who it is, along with all the 2023/24 Viva Engage Collaboration Champions!
Setting Goals and Measuring Success – A Practical Guide to Viva Engage
Tips to ensure a successful launch of Viva Engage within your organisation.
Viva Engage or Yammer? Confusion continues to reign!
It’s been more than a year since Microsoft retired the name “Yammer” and rebranded the enterprise social network “Viva Engage”. Has the new name been embraced?