Message ID: MC948979
Microsoft Viva Pulse capabilities will now be included with your Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription. This message applies to Pulse on Windows and Mac desktop, on the web, and on iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407706.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Before this rollout: Only users assigned with a Viva Pulse premium license can create and send Pulse requests to users in their tenant. Pulse authors can use the available out of the box content and/or templates that have been made available by their tenant’s Pulse administrators.
After this rollout
Viva Pulse experience included in your Microsoft 365 subscription:
Users with a Pulse license or a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can create and send Pulse requests to users in the tenant. With Viva Pulse experience included with your Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription, leaders can send brief surveys to gather real-time feedback about Copilot implementation from teams. Pulse helps identify challenges and concerns quickly, enabling prompt and localized responses to improve the Copilot journey.
- Create and send a Pulse request: Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a Viva Pulse premium license. They also need a Microsoft Forms license.
- Respond to a Pulse request: No license needed. Anyone can respond.
Users’ view of the Pulse home page when they only have Microsoft 365 Copilot license:
This change will be available by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically, and the features described here are enabled by default by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
- Tenant admins can review and assign licenses available to your users through Microsoft Entra Admin center.
- Tenant admins can review the new templates and questions through the Viva Pulse admin Content management feature and modify or restrict access to the templates and questions as needed.
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Source: Microsoft
The recent update to include Microsoft Viva Pulse capabilities with Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions is set to have a significant impact on both admins and users, and it seems like a win-win situation!
For admins, this change simplifies the management of feedback processes. Previously, only users with a premium Viva Pulse license could create and send Pulse requests. Now, with the inclusion of Pulse in the Copilot subscription, more team members can actively participate in gathering crucial feedback. This means that admins can expect a more engaged workforce, ready to share their insights on the Copilot experience. Plus, the ability to modify or restrict access to templates and questions ensures that admins can tailor the feedback process to fit their organization’s needs.
From a user perspective, this update opens up new avenues for communication and feedback. With just a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, users can now create and send Pulse requests, making it easier for teams to voice their opinions and concerns. And the best part? Responding to these requests doesn’t require a license, so everyone can contribute. It’s like being given a megaphone in a meeting—everyone can share their thoughts without needing a special pass!
As for the impact of these changes, it’s likely to foster a more collaborative environment. By enabling leaders to send brief surveys to gather real-time feedback, organizations can swiftly identify challenges and address concerns. This proactive approach not only improves the Copilot journey but also enhances overall team morale—because who doesn’t love feeling heard?
In conclusion, this update is poised to create a more inclusive and responsive workplace culture. Let’s hear your thoughts! How do you think this change will affect your organization? Feel free to share your insights or experiences in the comments below. And for more in-depth discussions on these updates, check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk.