Ever show up to the office only to realize your entire team is working from home? Stop paying the coordination tax and start using Microsoft Places to bridge the gap between your digital calendar and your physical office. This tool is designed to help you reclaim those lost hours spent guessing who is coming in and where everyone is sitting.
In this video, we break down how Microsoft Places integrates directly into the tools you already use like Outlook and Teams. We explore the core components of the platform, including the directory, work plans, booking systems, and analytics. You will see how the AI-powered interface helps you sit near the people you collaborate with most while giving facilities teams the data they need to manage office space efficiently.
Whether you are an employee trying to find your teammates or an admin looking to optimize real estate costs, this guide covers everything you need to know about the future of the hybrid workplace. We also dive into the privacy-first approach of the check-in system and how Copilot acts as your personal assistant for finding the perfect meeting rooms based on your team's location.
Chapters
0:00 The Hybrid Work Problem
1:55 What is Microsoft Places?
3:10 Setting Your Work Plan
4:25 Desk Booking and AI Recommendations
6:00 Room Booking with the Places Finder
7:15 Automatic Check-in and Finding Colleagues
8:35 Analytics for Facilities Teams
9:45 The AI Powered Workplace Integration
10:30 Getting Started with Places
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