Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)

Composite Score

8.6 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

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What is Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)?

Staying connected is more important than ever. Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is a social networking tool to openly connect and engage across your organization. Tap into the knowledge of others. Use the Discovery feed to stay on top of what matters, and build on existing work.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) won the following awards in the Employee Communications category

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2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

0 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) Ratings

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87 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)?

0% Negative

5% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Helps Innovate
Effective Service
Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Newsletter Creation

Emergency Notification

Intranet

News Feeds, Alerts & Notifications

Application Integration

Rewards Recognition

Employee Directory

Instant Messaging

Pulse Surveys

Mobile

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Score 8.5

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Score 7.6

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Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) Reviews

Anita K.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Other
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Oct 2024

Pricey and very fast in processing data

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

The solution is so scalable that it grows with the business where the pricing has been kept more affordable for any business size

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the varriety of templates in the software to use to customize team chats with brand colors and widgets and also the ability to create my own themes. The cost is another good thing that I have liked about the solution because it is too much affordable

What do you dislike most about this product?

To be so honest, I have not seen any issue with the software yet becaue it has met my expectations

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Yes, I would recommend the software and it is so pricey and user friendly

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Mohit P.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Great product, very easy to implement, helpful.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

Easily we can share our thoughts and knowledge within the organization.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Social engagement

What do you dislike most about this product?

Lack of real-time communication

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would highly recommend everyone to use this product.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Unique Features

Khushi R.

Role: Finance
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Oct 2024

"User-friendly interface with robust features."

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) from other similar products?

1. Seamless Integration: Viva Engage is designed to work closely with other Microsoft tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, allowing for a more cohesive user experience and streamlined workflows. 2. Focus on Employee Engagement: It emphasizes fostering community and connection among employees, providing features that support social networking, knowledge sharing, and employee

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the standout aspects of Microsoft Viva Engage (formerly known as Yammer) is its ability to foster community and collaboration within organizations. The platform facilitates open communication and knowledge sharing among employees, allowing them to connect across different teams and departments. This enhances engagement and helps to break down silos, promoting a more inclusive workplace culture. Additionally, the integration with other Microsoft 365 tools streamlines workflows and enhances productivity, making it easier for users to collaborate effectively. Overall, its focus on community-building and seamless integration makes it

What do you dislike most about this product?

Many users appreciate its features designed to enhance employee engagement and communication. However, several common criticisms have emerged: 1. User Interface Complexity: Some users find the interface to be complex and not as intuitive as desired, resulting in a steeper learning curve. 2. Integration Issues: There are reports of challenges when integrating Viva Engage with other Microsoft tools or third-party applications, which can disrupt seamless workflow. 3. Limited Customization: Users have expressed a desire

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would suggest the following: 1. Research: Look into the product's features, specifications, and reviews from other users to understand its performance and reliability. 2. Compare Alternatives: Evaluate similar products in the market to determine if there are better options that meet your needs. 3. Assess Your Needs: Consider how the product aligns with your personal or professional requirements. Ensure it addresses the specific problems you aim to solve. 4. Budget Consideration: Analyze

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)

What is Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)?

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer)?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Single Sign-On (SSO) Login authentication linked to corporate login credentials, and user account information auto-populated to the expense profile.

Newsletter Creation Ability to create and distribute company newsletters to employees.

Emergency Notification Ability to carry out mass notification to business continuity key stakeholders, and other relevant parties.​

Intranet Private network that allows collaboration and storage of sensitive documents.

News Feeds, Alerts & Notifications Provides configurable in-app news feeds as well as real-time alerts and updates of all board relevant meeting information.

Application Integration Includes functional and data integration with common applications such as CRM, CSM, ERP, email, etc.

Rewards Recognition Software allows for tracking and management of employee rewards and recognition programs

Employee Directory Employees can browse a searchable directory containing job titles and contact information of co-workers, or identify candidates for collaboration.

Instant Messaging Real-time, text-based communication between two or more people

Pulse Surveys Create and distribute short surveys to measure employee engagement levels over time.

Mobile Ability to support multiple devices, OSes and platforms using mobile optimized, HTML-based web access and/or native applications.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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Employee Engagement

Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) Reviews

Anita K.

Pricey and very fast in processing data

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Mohit P.

Great product, very easy to implement, helpful.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Khushi R.

"User-friendly interface with robust features."

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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