Is your virtual tropical beach backdrop or blurred background a distraction for others?

Research consistently shows that human beings rely on subtle physical cues in our communication, which doesn’t stop just because we’re no longer in the same room. In fact, the better that technology can transmit those cues, the better we can communicate.

Together mode in Microsoft Teams combines decades of research and product development to place all participants on a video call, together in a single virtual space. Allowing the special centers of the brain to function more naturally not only reduces video call fatigue, but improves overall communication and cohesion in a virtual setting.

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As a species, our highly evolved brains respond to and process visual data better than any other type of stimulus. Subconsciously, we are constantly assessing and interpreting even the slightest social cues.

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Microsoft Teams has grown to be the tool that companies rely on to communicate and collaborate. As employee adoption rates increase, and more of the enterprise is shifted to Teams, what is the economic impact on the business? This research from Forrester provides a framework for assessing the potential impact of Microsoft Teams on businesses.

Increased productivity for employees and the enterprise, efficiencies from process automation, and cost saving from a reduction in help-desk tickets are just some of the emerging impacts that were observed.

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Goodyear is more driven than ever to keep people moving. When travel restrictions said “no,” Goodyear – with the use of Microsoft Teams – was able to say “go, go, go!”

In 2020, the company’s 2500 engineers could no longer travel to factories for equipment installation or troubleshooting. So, Goodyear turned to Microsoft Teams running on RealWear assisted-reality wearable computers to bring the engineering experts into the plants virtually.

Not only did this reduce their dependency on travel and its associated costs, but the company was able to deliver solutions faster.

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By providing an integrated collaboration solution, and safeguarding information all in a compliant environment, Microsoft Teams support your business goals towards global growth across multiple locations and time zones.

During a financial analysis study measuring the economic impact of Microsoft Teams, findings indicated that that organizations experienced a $30.3 Million return on investment over three years, resulting in an 832% ROI. The array of collaboration tools makes it an essential tool in business today.

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Hybrid work is here to stay. What does it mean for organizational leaders navigating the shift? How do they accommodate people’s needs meanwhile maintaining a culture of excellence? Turns out, the fundamentals of what transforms a group of people into an outstanding team haven’t changed much over time, just the application.

Learn about why you should give employees autonomy to work asynchronously as well as the technology to support them, for both personal and collective wellbeing.

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The way we work, do business, and meet customer and employee needs has changed dramatically. With data showing that all parties want flexibility, the shift to hybrid work is a strategic business opportunity for every organization—one that requires a new operating model.

Fortunately, Microsoft has been a trailblazer in this transition, and shares what they’ve learned at scale about people, places, and processes.

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As our workplace evolves, so too must the way we connect and communicate.

With their shift to a hybrid business model, NEC relies on Microsoft Teams for onsite and remote users to connect and collaborate. The multi-national electronics corporation fosters a culture of mutual recognition and growth, so human-centered solutions are paramount to their teams’ success.

To suit their unique needs, NEC has also incorporated custom Teams apps into their everyday work experience that make it easier to casually convey intent when plain text falls short.

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Microsoft Teams is innovating for the workplace. Now you can now bring Microsoft Teams to any meeting space to help everyone feel closer and more engaged.

Sign up and learn how you can create a natural and immersive experience with Front Row—a new layout in Microsoft Teams Rooms that enables in-room participants to see remote colleagues face to face across a horizontal plane as if they were in the same room. Learn about how to use live reactions and how you can identify and differentiate the voices of up to 10 people talking in a Microsoft Teams Room.

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Communication and collaboration are pivotal to your business success, and with more employees choosing to work remotely, how do the new features in Microsoft Teams facilitate safe, connected, and productive operations?

Through AI and machine learning, Microsoft Teams is delivering innovative enhancements that bring a natural, human element to virtual interactions – making meaningful connections possible.

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