Microsoft Viva Connections Consulting | Employee Engagement Platform
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EPC Group configures Microsoft Viva Connections to build a personalized employee experience inside Microsoft Teams. We design dashboards, customize news feeds, deploy Viva Insights for workplace analytics, and integrate Viva Learning with your existing LMS — all with an adoption strategy that drives actual usage.
Transform your employee experience with Microsoft Viva Connections. Create a personalized gateway to your digital workplace that keeps every employee informed, engaged, and connected from anywhere.
End-to-end consulting services to transform your employee experience with Microsoft Viva Connections.
Transform Your Digital Workplace
Modernize your legacy SharePoint intranet into a dynamic, engaging Viva Connections experience. Consolidate disparate systems into a unified employee gateway that lives in Microsoft Teams.
Personalized Employee Hubs
Design and configure personalized dashboards that surface the right tools, resources, and information for each employee role. Create targeted experiences for different audiences across your organization.
Curated Content Experiences
Configure and optimize the Viva Connections Feed to deliver relevant company news, announcements, and Yammer conversations. Ensure employees see content that matters to their role and location.
Frontline & Remote Workers
Optimize Viva Connections for mobile-first employees including frontline workers, field staff, and remote teams. Ensure critical information and tools are accessible on any device.
Leverage the full power of Viva Connections with our expert configuration and customization services.
Role-based dashboards surface the right tools, tasks, and information for each employee in Microsoft Teams.
Aggregated feed of SharePoint news, Viva Engage posts, and Stream videos keeps employees informed.
One-click access to common tasks like submitting time off, viewing paystubs, or accessing IT support.
Deliver targeted content and dashboards based on department, location, role, or custom attributes.
Native mobile experience in the Teams app ensures frontline and remote workers stay connected.
Centralized access to frequently used applications, tools, and resources across your digital workplace.
Targeted notifications for critical announcements, approvals, and time-sensitive information.
Serve global workforces with content translation and localized experiences for different regions.
Viva Connections transforms how employees connect with your organization, resources, and each other.
Consolidate scattered intranets, portals, and tools into a single entry point within Microsoft Teams. Employees access everything they need without leaving their collaboration hub.
Personalized content and easy access to resources boost employee engagement. Keep your workforce informed, connected, and aligned with organizational goals.
Reach deskless and frontline workers who lack traditional PC access. Mobile-optimized dashboards and push notifications ensure no employee is left behind.
New employees find critical resources, training, and contacts instantly. Reduce time-to-productivity with a welcoming, organized digital workplace experience.
From corporate communications to frontline empowerment, Viva Connections serves diverse organizational needs.
Deliver executive messages, company news, and organizational updates to every employee through personalized feeds and targeted notifications.
Centralize HR resources, benefits information, time-off requests, and employee self-service tools in one accessible location.
Empower deskless employees with mobile access to schedules, training, safety protocols, and team communications.
Create welcoming onboarding journeys that help new hires find resources, meet colleagues, and get productive faster.
Serve international teams with localized content, multi-language support, and region-specific resources.
Showcase company culture, celebrate employee achievements, and foster belonging through community features.
Viva Connections builds on your current SharePoint Online investment. It uses your home site as the base for the employee experience.
It offers smooth integration with:
Leverages your existing SharePoint home site as the foundation for Viva Connections.
Native integration surfaces Viva Connections directly in the Teams app for all employees.
Integrate community conversations and leadership communications into the employee feed.
Build custom dashboard cards with Power Apps and automate workflows with Power Automate.
Surface corporate videos, training content, and town halls directly in the feed.
Connect HR systems, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, and other business applications.
Ready to transform your employee experience with Viva Connections?
Get a DemoOur structured methodology ensures successful deployments that drive adoption and deliver measurable business value.
Assess your current intranet landscape, employee personas, and content strategy. Define success metrics and create a roadmap for Viva Connections deployment.
Design the Viva Connections experience including home site structure, dashboard layouts, navigation, and branding aligned with your corporate identity.
Configure SharePoint home site, build dashboard cards, set up audience targeting, and integrate third-party systems. Deploy to pilot groups for validation.
Execute organization-wide rollout with comprehensive change management, training programs, and champion networks to drive adoption.
Continuously improve the Viva Connections experience based on analytics, user feedback, and evolving business needs. Quarterly reviews ensure ongoing value.
With SharePoint Since 1997 and Microsoft 365 expertise, EPC Group delivers successful Viva Connections implementations for enterprise organizations.
Certified expertise with direct access to Microsoft product teams for complex implementations.
Proven success deploying Viva Connections for Fortune 500 organizations with 100K+ employees.
Deep knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and FedRAMP requirements for regulated industries.
We integrate Viva Connections with your broader SharePoint and Microsoft 365 digital workplace strategy.
Schedule a free consultation with our Viva Connections experts and discover how to create a personalized, engaging digital workplace for every employee.
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Learn MoreMicrosoft Viva is an employee experience platform integrated into Microsoft Teams covering Viva Connections (company communications), Viva Insights (workplace analytics), Viva Learning (training), Viva Topics (knowledge management), and Viva Engage (community). It improves engagement, productivity, and retention.
EPC Group provides Viva strategy, deployment, customization, and adoption services. We configure Viva Connections dashboards, set up Viva Insights for manager and leader reporting, integrate Viva Learning with existing LMS platforms, and deploy Viva Topics for AI-powered knowledge discovery.
Viva implementations range from $25K-$100K. A single module (e.g., Connections or Insights) costs $25K-$40K. A multi-module enterprise rollout costs $75K-$100K. Viva is included in Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licenses, so the primary cost is consulting and customization.
EPC Group configures Microsoft Viva Connections to create a personalized employee experience within Microsoft Teams. We focus on several key areas:
All of this is supported by an adoption strategy that encourages real usage.
Microsoft Viva is an employee experience platform built inside Microsoft Teams. It covers five modules, each serving a different need.
EPC Group configures the entire Viva suite. We begin with Viva Connections, the main intranet for most employees. After that, we add analytics and learning features that fit your specific needs.
Viva Connections requires a SharePoint home site as its foundation. EPC Group handles the full setup from SharePoint home site configuration through dashboard card deployment.
Viva Connections runs on SharePoint. Its performance, permissions, and content quality all depend on how well your SharePoint environment is configured.
EPC Group has successfully completed over 6,500 SharePoint implementations. We understand the unique challenges that can arise, including:
Viva Connections is the intranet hub integrated with Microsoft Teams. It provides access to:
All of this is available within the Teams interface that employees use every day.
No. Viva Connections operates on SharePoint. It utilizes a SharePoint home site as its backend. SharePoint handles the content, permissions, and pages.
Viva Connections is the Teams-native interface that delivers this content to employees.
Viva Connections is part of Microsoft 365 F1, F3, E1, E3, and E5 plans. There is no extra license fee for the basic experience.
However, to access full Viva suite features, you need Microsoft Viva suite licensing. These features include:
A standard Viva Connections deployment, which includes the home site, dashboard cards, and Teams publish, takes about 4 to 8 weeks.
A full Viva suite deployment, featuring Insights, Learning LMS integration, and adoption programs, typically runs for 3 to 5 months.
Yes, Viva Connections supports Microsoft 365 F1 and F3 licenses, which are designed for frontline workers. It offers several features that enhance accessibility and usability:
EPC Group monitors adoption using various tools. We analyze Teams app usage reports, SharePoint analytics, and Viva Insights engagement signals.
Our approach includes:
Talk to an EPC Group Modern Work architect about your Viva deployment. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.
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