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Overview
Yammer, now rebranded as Microsoft Viva Engage, is a platform designed for social collaboration. While it offers limited customization, it enhances internal communication within organizations by allowing employees to connect, share information, and collaborate across various departments.
Yammer Specifications
- Real-Time Communication
- File Sharing & Management
- Integration with Other Tools
- Mobile Accessibility
Yammer Features
Community Building
Yammer helps employees connect by creating groups based on shared interests, projects, or goals. It promotes collaboration across teams, making it easy to share updates, exchange ideas, and build a stronger company culture.
Knowledge Sharing
Employees can ask questions, share insights, and contribute their expertise, making information easily accessible. This encourages learning, teamwork, and innovation, helping organizations improve problem-solving and efficiency.
Leadership Engagement
Employees can readily exchange information, ask questions, and provide insights, ensuring valuable knowledge is accessible across the organization. This enables the teams to stay informed, solve problems faster, and improve overall efficiency in a dynamic and interactive work environment.
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Yammer provides a direct pipeline for leaders to communicate with workers, share important updates, and gather feedback. This enhances transparency, strengthens company culture, and makes employees feel more valued and connected to leadership, improving trust, collaboration, and organizational alignment.
Storyline and Stories
Employees can share updates, experiences, and insights utilizing short-form content like social media stories. This feature helps increase engagement, promotes knowledge-sharing, and helps colleagues stay connected in a more personal and interactive way, creating a sense of belonging within the organization.
Campaign Management
Yammer offers tools to manage internal communication campaigns. This ensures employees stay informed about key initiatives, company news, and cultural movements. This structured approach helps drive engagement, organize messaging, and improve participation in company-wide projects, creating a more aligned and engaged workforce.
Pros And Cons of Yammer
Pros
Users appreciate that it helps employees stay connected and updated
Users like its simple interface which makes it easy to navigate
Users appreciate that this software ensures company information is private and protected
Cons
Some users complain that the constant updates can be distracting
Some users face issues while using its mobile app, especially when switching devices
Yammer Reviews
Total 14 reviews
4.6
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars64%
4
Stars29%
3
Stars7%
2
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1
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Share your experience
Terry
Mining & Metals, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Formerly yammer now viva”
Pros
It's really well integrated with Teams and SharePoint. I get notifications through Teams and can easily find documents in SharePoint.
Cons
Some file formats don't support previews especially those related to programming.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
7
Musonda
Airlines/Aviation, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Improving company-wide engagement”
Pros
It makes connecting with colleagues from all over the world incredibly easy. Whether it's for collaboration, sharing ideas or just catching up, It bridges the distance and helps me stay engaged with people no matter where they are.
Cons
I haven't noticed anything major, the app is pretty handy.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Steven
Veterinary, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Seems cool but is it essential?”
Pros
I love how the company-wide communication works. It lets me ask questions and connect with people I wouldn't normally have access to.
Cons
There are so many groups to choose from that it can be hard to figure out where to post. Plus conversations often go off-topic since there's not much monitoring from the right people.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
5
Value for money
8
Customer Support
5
Functionality
5
Frequently Asked Questions
What language does Yammer support?
Specific details about the languages supported by Yammer (now Viva Engage) are not provided.
Who are the typical users of Yammer?
Yammer is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including Large Enterprises & Corporations, Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) and Educational Institutions & Nonprofits.
What other apps does Yammer integrate with?
Yammer integrates with various Microsoft 365 applications, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Outlook. Watch the Yammer demo to learn more about its integration arrangements.
Does Yammer offer an API?
Yes, Yammer provides an API.
What types of pricing plans does Yammer offer?
Yammer offers two pricing plans. These include Microsoft Viva Employee Communications and Communities at USD$2.00/month and Microsoft Viva Suite at USD$12.00/month. You can get pricing according to your business requirements and budget.Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
What level of support does Yammer offer?
Based on the information available at Microsoft Viva Engage, specific details regarding the levels of support offered for Yammer (now Viva Engage) are not provided.
Does Yammer have a mobile app?
Yes, Yammer offers mobile applications for both iOS and Android devices.