Author: Rebecca Jackson

I am fascinated by what makes people and organisations tick. Since 2009 I have been working with individuals and teams to understand and enhance the way they work, through process improvement and technology. Digital Workplace and Visual Communication Practitioner. Known for Intranets, Employee Experience, Change Management, Technology Adoption, Enterprise Social Media, Collaboration and Internal Communication.

February 14, 2023

Viva Engage – The artist formerly known as Yammer

Today the Microsoft product team announced a much anticipated and predicted change for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva – Yammer is evolving to Viva Engage.

December 1, 2022

Masks and costumes at work – An essay about coming to work chronically ill

Arguably all of us wear some sort of mask or costume at work, but what are you wearing yours for? I don’t mean an N95 mask, although that can come in handy. In this essay I share my experience wearing masks and costumes in the workplace as a person with disabilities.

November 17, 2022

I’m speaking at DWConference New Zealand 2023

It has been so enriching to start seeing people in person at conferences and events again, so I’m delighted to share that I’ll be jumping on a plane to glorious Aotearoa to present at one of my favourite events, Digital Workplace Conference New Zealand. I’ve renewed my passport and I’m ready to fly!

October 20, 2022

Employee App Reviews – The latest Clearbox Report

Choosing the right application for your employees needs is not easy. There are so many to choose from. Clearbox help you cut through the noise by providing reviews and rating that you can weigh against your needs to make an informed decision and choose the right tool for your organisation.

October 19, 2022

Loop at #MSIgnite – Join the October Microsoft Loop User Group

Join Darrell Webster and I this week in the October Microsoft Loop User Group #MSLoopUG where we’ll share the highlights before opening up for your thoughts, reactions and questions.

August 8, 2022

Promoting the rights of First Nations People: A personal perspective

I remember the first time I heard a Welcome to Country be shared at a corporate event. It was a conference, about a decade ago now. I was sitting in a packed ballroom at one of many round tables waiting for the opening keynote. The organizer announced that a Welcome to Country would be delivered by an Elder of the Gadigal people in...

May 18, 2022

Start with accessibility in Microsoft 365

More than one billion people in the world live with a disability. While technology is frequently a tool of empowerment, for many people with disability it can be a hinderance that prevents them from having equal access to information, education, employment, and services.

May 15, 2022

5 minutes – How technology and behaviour influences our moments between meetings

Do you wait a few minutes before you officially start? 3 minute rule? Are you shortening your meetings? 5 minutes before or 5 minutes after? Or 10 minutes? Leaving a little gap at the beginning or end of a meeting is becoming common thanks to Microsoft 365 settings that allow you to build it in automatically. But why should you...

May 6, 2022

M365 Virtual Marathon: Inclusive Meetings and Events in Teams

At the 2022 M365 Virtual Marathon I presented a session about how to run inclusive meetings and events in Microsoft Teams. Here I share the summary, slides and links to resources.