Krisz's Microsoft Teams adventure

Microsoft Teams has upped the ante in remote collaboration with their latest update to the Avatars for Teams feature. Earlier this year, we brought you news on the introduction of Avatars for Teams, a feature that gives you the opportunity to create customizable avatars, making your virtual presence in Teams meetings more dynamic and personal. Now, with the recent update, more commercial Teams customers can enjoy this interactive feature. Enhanced Access for Teams Users As of June 26, 2023, Microsoft has made Avatars for Teams available to a wider range of users by expanding the licensing. Prior to this, avatar usage was confined to specific licensing packages. Now, the feature has been rolled out to Teams Essentials, Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, Microsoft 365 E3/E5, and Office 365 E1/E3/E5. Why Avatars for Teams Matter The recent expansion of Avatars for Teams is a testament to Microsoft's commitment to fostering engaging and comfortable remote collaboratio...

Navigating the hybrid work landscape just got easier with Microsoft Teams' latest enhancements – the ability to set your work hours and location. As an integral tool in the modern professional's toolkit, Microsoft Teams continues to innovate, making team collaboration more flexible and efficient than ever. This blog post will delve into these updates and explain how they're about to revolutionize your work-life integration. Optimizing Your Schedule with Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams has always been a vital tool for managing and sharing your work schedule. Now, with the introduction of work hours and location features, you can share even more details about your work preferences and availability. Whether you're working remotely or in the office, or if your work hours vary day to day, these new features will cater to your specific needs. Changing your location for the day is as simple as clicking on your profile in the top right corner of the Teams window. This flexibili...