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In Microsoft Teams, you can add a location to your presence signal to indicate when you’re in the office or a particular office building using Microsoft Places building lookup.
For more information, see Set your work location in Microsoft Teams.
You can view the work location of other people in your organization from several places in Teams.
- View location from a profile card.
- View location from a one-on-one chat.
- View location from a group chat and see who is also nearby.
For more information, see View other people’s work location.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by mid-November 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Microsoft Places related features in Teams will let you introduce more flexible work within your organization as an IT administrator. Integrated with Microsoft 365, Teams with Places will help users make informed decisions about their work dynamics, which can lead to increased productivity and enhanced collaboration.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
To learn how to enable and configure these features for your organization, review the Deployment guide for Microsoft Places.
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming update in Microsoft Teams will allow users to add their location to their presence signal, indicating whether they are in the office or a specific building. This feature will provide more flexibility for users and admins, enhancing collaboration and productivity within organizations.
For admins, this update will offer the opportunity to introduce more flexible work dynamics within the organization. Integrated with Microsoft 365, Teams with Places will enable users to make informed decisions about their work environment, potentially leading to increased productivity and improved collaboration.
In terms of criticality, this update is significant as it can positively impact how teams work together and communicate. By allowing users to share their work location, it can enhance visibility and connectivity among team members, especially in remote or hybrid work settings.
So, get ready to see where your colleagues are located and embrace the new possibilities this update brings to your teamwork! Remember to check out the Deployment guide for Microsoft Places to prepare for these exciting changes.