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Microsoft Viva Goals brings purpose and alignment to the employee experience
The workplace has evolved significantly over the last two years as hybrid work becomes a reality and employees’ expectations shift toward their employee experience. In a recent Microsoft study, 77 percent of employees said it’s important or very important for their employer to provide a sense of purpose and meaning at work.![A woman interacting with Microsoft Teams collaborating with a loop component.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/05/CLO22_HotDesking_016.jpg)
From intelligent tools built on inclusivity to the latest in Windows—here’s what's new in Microsoft 365
As highlighted in the recent release of our 2022 Work Trend Index1, organizations around the world are adapting to new ways of working, which means they’re faced with a new challenge: how to bring together culture, technology, and space to make hybrid work work.![Business person working in hybrid office, displaying Windows 11 start screen.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/05/WIN22_HybridWork_007-62475dd539fa5.jpg)
New experiences in Windows 11 and Windows 365 empower new ways of working
Today, we shared details about the future of Windows and how we are developing new experiences to enhance the way we work today, and in the future.![People in the conference room joining on a laptop via Companion Mode while a remote participant presents during a Microsoft Teams Room (M T R) meeting.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/03/CLO22_Conference_013.jpg)
3 ways to meet new hybrid expectations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365
Five years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey with Microsoft Teams to build a hub for collaboration and teamwork.![A man collaborating during a Microsoft Teams meeting while working in an open office setting on dual monitors.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/03/CLO22_Collaboration_010-EJ-1200x600-1.jpg)
From hiding your meeting video to Yammer community suggestions—here's what's new in Microsoft 365
As we enter year three of the pandemic, more organizations are welcoming their employees back to the office, marking a move from remote to hybrid work. This shift is a return to a new kind of normal, and it poses an entirely new set of challenges.![Adult male sitting at conference table looking at screen projected on wall.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/10/HERO_New-to-M365_October-2021_Focus-Room.jpg)
From expanded live captioning and transcripts to prepare for Windows 11—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365
This month, we’re announcing enhanced captioning in Microsoft Teams meetings, co-authoring in encrypted documents, expanded Microsoft Endpoint Manager capabilities, and more.As hybrid work shifts from “new” to “the new normal,” we’re continuing to learn how to successfully navigate the transition. One thing remains clear: hybrid work is about providing flexibility. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/11/MSC21_Getty_home_707435373-960x600-1.jpg)
Microsoft acquires Clipchamp to empower creators
Video is a powerful medium. It explains things. It entertains. It memorializes. It conveys feeling and draws the viewer closer to the creator. Video is such an effective way to communicate because it mirrors how we speak, watch, and listen in real life—creating an instant connection to the message and its energy.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/09/HERO_One-On-One-On-Patio_Surface-Pro-and-Duo_Victor-and-Kyann_IMG0550.jpg)
From Windows 365 to Q&A in Microsoft Teams meetings—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365
Last month at Microsoft Inspire 2021, we shared some of our latest innovations that are uniquely designed to help organizations and people across the world in their shift to hybrid work.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/09/WIN20_PRO_RemoteWorking_033.jpeg)
New pricing for Microsoft 365
Today we are announcing changes to our commercial pricing for Microsoft 365—the first substantive pricing update since we launched Office 365 a decade ago. This updated pricing reflects the increased value we have delivered to our customers over the past 10 years.![Cortana Daily Briefings on a mobile device. User holds a cup of coffee. Next to the coffee is a breakfast dish.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/05/Cortana-Briefing-featured-image-300x183.png)
Making it easier to stay caught up with Cortana in Microsoft 365
With recent events leading to the world’s largest work-from-home shift, we could all use some assistance to stay caught up with work while juggling personal responsibilities.![Image of a worker in his home.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/03/New-in-March-to-Microsoft-365-BANNER-300x158.png)