Microsoft Viva Engage
Connect everyone at your organization through employee communities and conversations.
Overview
Microsoft Viva Engage, the evolution of Yammer, is an enterprise social networking platform integrated into Microsoft 365 and Teams. It's designed to connect leaders, communicators, and employees to build communities, share knowledge, and foster a sense of belonging. Viva Engage features storylines and stories for personal expression, virtual events, and Q&As. As part of the broader Microsoft Viva employee experience platform, it serves as the social layer, enabling open conversations and company-wide engagement.
✨ Key Features
- Community & Group Creation
- Storylines & Stories (Personal Feeds)
- Leadership Corner
- Virtual Events & Town Halls
- Q&A and Polls
- Answers in Viva (AI-powered knowledge sharing)
- Advanced Analytics
- Deep integration with Microsoft Teams & Outlook
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
- Leverages Microsoft's enterprise-grade security and compliance.
- Part of the comprehensive Viva employee experience platform.
Unique Value: Viva Engage provides a secure, integrated social layer for the digital workplace, fostering community and conversation directly within the flow of work in Microsoft 365.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating interest-based communities to connect employees across departments.
- Hosting virtual town halls and 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) sessions with leadership.
- Facilitating open dialogue and feedback on company initiatives.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Formal, top-down corporate news distribution (better suited for SharePoint News or Viva Connections).
- Structured project management and task tracking.
🏆 Alternatives
For companies using Microsoft 365, Viva Engage offers unparalleled integration and a lower total cost of ownership compared to standalone social intranet tools that require separate logins, security configurations, and integrations.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Microsoft 365 Premier Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Core features are included in most Microsoft 365 and Office 365 for enterprise plans.
🔄 Similar Tools in Employee Intranet
Simpplr
AI-powered intranet and employee experience platform to connect and engage the workforce....
Workvivo
An all-in-one employee experience platform, now part of Zoom, for communication and engagement....
Staffbase
A platform for internal communications, providing an intranet, employee app, and email solutions....
Unily
An enterprise-grade employee experience platform built on Microsoft Azure for global companies....
Jive Interactive Intranet
An established interactive intranet platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge managem...
Interact Software
An AI-powered, all-in-one employee experience platform and intranet for enterprise organizations....