Yammer is an enterprise social networking service that is part of the Microsoft 365 family of products. It is used mainly for private communication within organizations but is also used for networks spanning various organizations. Access to a Yammer network is determined by a users Internet domain, so only individuals with approved email addresses may join their respective networks. Yammer helps people connect and communicate across their organization, share knowledge in communities, discuss ideas, and collaborate with others around the globe. It offers a platform to showcase internal achievement and helps departments build on the work of others. Some features of Yammer include:
- Communities: Join communities to stay informed, connect with your peers, and gather ideas.
- Conversation: Like, reply to, and share messages to participate in conversations across your organization or @ mention someone to loop them into an interesting conversation.
- Enhance your Yammer profile: There are various message types to help enhance your message. Praise someone in your network to celebrate a success. Use polls to crowdsource feedback and get answers fast. Ask a question to get the best answer from someone in your organization.
- Mobile app: Download the Yammer mobile app to stay connected to coworkers and information on the go.
- Viva Engage: Yammer is now part of Viva Engage, which helps you connect and engage across your organization, so you can discuss ideas, share updates, and network with others.
Yammer is a unique social networking service designed with enterprise communication in mind. It was created by a company called Geni with the sole purpose of helping employees connect and communicate across their organization.
