Microsoft Search in Bing Gets the Bullet
On 19 December 2024, Microsoft announced the retirement of the Microsoft Search in Bing feature. Copilot is better at searching and presenting web and work results. Although tenant administrators might worry about the recent batch of retirements, the fact is that Microsoft retires unsuccessful products and features from Microsoft 365 all the time. The swift demise of the Office tags feature is another example. https://office365itpros.com/2024/12/23/microsoft-search-in-bing-retires/
Update to the new solution for syncing forms responses to Excel
We are excited to announce that we have a new and improved solution for syncing your form responses to Excel, with better reliability and performance! Previously, some Forms supported an older version of live data synchronization with Excel. This older solution will be gradually discontinued and completely replaced by the new solution by October 20th, 2024.
In-Place Archive not appearing in Apple iPad
Iam currently using 3 Apple Devices (MacBook, Iphone16 and iPad) with O365 E3 License. I have configured O365 Desktop Client app on all 3 devices. After configuration, In-Place archive is showing on MacBook, iPhone 16 perfectly but on iPad its not showing. I tried to reinstall the app, upgraded iPad with latest version but still no luck. I tried it on another iPad as well but In Place archive not appearing on other iPad as well. Please suggest.Gauge employee satisfaction in your organization with Microsoft Forms
Employee satisfaction is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace, helping organizations uncover opportunities to create a more positive and productive environment. To support this effort, Microsoft Forms now offers the Employee satisfaction template, designed to make it easier than ever to gauge employee sentiment. Let’s explore how this template works and how you can use it effectively to understand and enhance your workplace dynamics. Why understanding employee sentiment matters Many organizations struggle to capture actionable insights into employee satisfaction due to time-consuming surveys, unclear focus areas, and difficulty in drawing meaningful conclusions. Employees want something quick and easy, while managers need clear insights to make changes. The Employee Satisfaction Template in Forms addresses these challenges, making it easier to understand and act on employee sentiment. Employee satisfaction template in Forms How the employee satisfaction template helps The employee satisfaction template in Forms leverages the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) methodology, a proven framework for assessing job satisfaction by evaluating key job factors. Based on JDI, the template includes pre-built questions on compensation, job content, promotion opportunities, supervisors, and colleagues, offering a comprehensive view of the factors that influence morale. Forms employee satisfaction survey Make the template your own The questions in this template are simple choice-based, designed to make the survey quick and encourage participation. While the default template offers robust starting questions, it can be tailored to reflect your organization’s unique focus areas or circumstances. Here’s how you can customize it effectively: Maintain key sections: Keep the demographic and overall satisfaction sections, which are essential for a satisfaction survey. Adapt to recent context: Include questions related to recent initiatives or events, such as adjustments during COVID-19 or specific team projects. Adjust the distribution method based on roles: For example, for frontline workers who don’t check email, place the survey on a platform they frequently access, like an intranet or mobile app. Adjust the template based on your needs Work with key stakeholders Before launching your survey, involve key stakeholders such as managers, team leads, or HR representatives to review the questions and structure. Their insights can help: Ensure relevance to organizational priorities. Address any blind spots or overlooked areas. Get approval for the survey’s distribution and follow-up actions. To do this, you can share a collaboration link with the stakeholders. Share the survey effectively Email is a formal way to share an employee satisfaction survey, highlighting its importance and showing respect for everyone’s feedback. Setting an end date for the survey also shows that you value respondents' time and expect their input. You can easily do both of these through Forms. Share the survey effectively Maximize survey responses Monitor progress: Regularly revisit the survey and send reminders from the results page to boost participation. Engage team managers: Encourage managers to motivate their teams to complete the survey. Send the survey and follow up with non-responders Dive into the survey results Once responses are collected, from Excel, you can check the overall satisfaction for your organization. Also, there will be a breakdown of focus area/aspects related to the overall satisfaction. To better analysis the satisfaction level in your organization, try: Enter history data to analyze the trend: Input your past satisfaction scores into the 'HistoryData' sheet, and a trend chart will be generated for comparison with previous results. Customize formulas in cells: Click on the data cells to view the formulas and related questions. You can modify them and map them to other questions as needed. Satisfaction summary in Excel Turn insights into actions Finally, data is only valuable if you act on it. Here’s how you can transform survey results into meaningful changes: Develop action plans - Assign area owners to create targeted plans based on specific feedback and regularly update the plan’s status to track progress and address roadblocks. Report and approval – Present findings to the leadership team, request approval, and establish a timeline for the action plan. Update employees- Share key results and planned actions with employees to demonstrate transparency and show that their feedback drives real change. Take the first step today The employee satisfaction template is your starting point for building a happier and more engaged workplace. By simplifying survey creation, encouraging participation, and providing actionable insights, it’s never been easier to gauge and enhance employee satisfaction. Try the template now and start transforming your workplace!Introducing Forms data sync to Excel
The highly anticipated feature – Forms data sync to Excel is now available in Microsoft Forms. With just one click, you can now easily access all your form responses in Excel for the web and take advantage of Excel’s rich functions to analyze and visualize your data. With automatic syncing of new responses in real-time, you can keep working on your existing spreadsheet without missing a beat. No more juggling multiple copies of the same file, making it easier than ever to stay on top of important data. Ready to check out this feature? Let’s get started!
We are retiring the My Day feature from the Microsoft 365 App
Aswe are evolving theMicrosoft 365 app to enable more AI first experiences, we are retiring the 'My Day' feature (shown in the Figure 1) on the Microsoft 365 appfor the enterprise users.This change will affect web endpoints (www.m365.cloud.microsoft,www.microsoft365.com, www.office.com).
Cannot contact support in MS Access / where to file bug report
Hi, I want to file a bug report. I click on the main menu "help" / "contact support". A window appears saying "This didn't work. Please check your network settings". The network settings are ok. There is no other option to send feedback in the application. How can I file a bug report? Best regardsThe Confusing Renaming of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft loves branding exercises. At least, that can be the only reason why the Microsoft 365 Copilot rename is happening. I can think of no other reason why Microsoft would seek to confuse its customers by applying the Microsoft 365 moniker to an app that can’t access Microsoft 365 data, unless of course people pay to use Copilot agents. It’s all very confusing. https://office365itpros.com/2024/12/20/microsoft-365-copilot-rename/How to allow B2B users in Microsoft Places workgroups?
Our company recently purchased another company. While we are preparing migrating users from the two legacy tenants to a new, third tenant, we collaborate with each other using Cross Tenant Synch and Cross Tenant Access. I am currently testing out Places, but I am unable to add my team members from the other company to a Workgroup in Places: "1 user(s) couldn't be added, the administrator has disabled adding these user(s) to any workgroup". Any idea how/where I can change this? I am Global Admin.
