Remote work has increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and many people believe the trend could continue even after the pandemic subsides. It is more convenient for employees, can reduce costs for employers, and in some cases has increased productivity among staff. With this in mind, it will be necessary for companies to continue to explore ways to improve and streamline remote communications. Many companies are turning to Microsoft Teams to fill that need since it works well with other Microsoft programs like Outlook.

 

Using Teams itself can be beneficial, but it may benefit your organization even more to explore a possible Microsoft Teams integration or integrations that can expand your company’s efficiency.

Types of Microsoft Teams Integrations to Consider

 

No matter what type of industry you work in, there are valuable integrations to use with Microsoft Teams to help with increasing internal communications as well as supporting company culture. Learn about some of these and why you may want to consider implementing them.

Stream videos easily with Microsoft Stream.

 

This video streaming app allows you to play videos to your entire organization. This can be ideal for large company town halls, Q&A sessions, and more. You could even consider a ‘Lunch and Learn’ event for your team so that they can gather virtually while learning valuable knowledge regarding their training or other aspects.

Track projects across your company with Trello or Asana.

 

Project management apps such as Asana and Trello can help your employees collaborate on projects and keep track of their to-do lists, making it easier to ensure nothing is forgotten. From ordering office supplies like pens, post-its, tax return folders, and more to following every part of a project through to fulfillment, these tools are helpful to remote employees as well as any who may be working on-site.

Recognize your employees with Karma.

 

This app allows employees to give each other kudos within Teams. In a remote work environment where it can be harder to give recognition, this could be a great way to provide incentives for employees to do well and work efficiently. Employees are able to dole out points to each other and move up a virtual scoreboard. For example, if an employee helps a guest because they recognize the benefits of good customer service in the hospitality industry, then their fellow team members can give them points. This creates more motivation which, in turn, increases productivity. It’s not just an intuitive move, either. According to a 2018 Gallup poll, when employees receive recognition, they are more likely to perform well.

Poll your team with Polly.

 

With Polly, you can create surveys within your Teams channels that allow your employees to provide real-time feedback. Polly will count votes for you and can also set it up to make all responses anonymous, giving employees the ability to give their answers without worrying about what may happen if they give their true opinions.

Track employee attendance with AttendanceBot.

 

If you need a central place to track vacations, appointments, requested time off, and all other parts of work attendance, then AttendanceBot can do all of that. It integrates with Teams and lets employees track their hours easily.

 

With so many integrations available, it is easy to see how companies are turning to Microsoft Teams to boost corporate communications. Teams could also work with other software your company uses, such as Salesforce and more. In an increasingly remote society, it will be vital for organizations to find the best ways to work with their employees and help them do their jobs in the best way possible. Exploring these integrations is vital for any company wishing to move forward in this post-COVID-19 culture. Work with your employees to determine what types of integrations they may want to add as well, so that you can work to establish a truly collaborative environment.