In today’s whirlwind workplace, Communities of Interest help build a thriving, connected culture.
That’s where Viva Underground’s Communities of Interest (COI) Station Stop Guide comes in.
Communities of Interest (COI) Station is all about bringing your organization’s culture to the forefront, sparking excitement, and creating a sense of belonging—all while making collaboration and knowledge sharing second nature. Creating Communities of Interest within your organization is a powerful way to support employee engagement and enhance the overall work experience. These communities bring together individuals who share common passions, professional goals, or areas of expertise. They create an environment of collaboration and mutual support. When employees feel connected to others through shared interests, they are more likely to feel a sense of belonging. Connected employees have higher job satisfaction rates and morale.
Communities of Interest Showcase Your Company’s Culture and Values
This Viva Underground Stop Guide focuses on is showcasing your company’s values, celebrating achievements, and amplifying cultural initiatives. By encouraging employees to share stories, events, and experiences through Communities, you can build a sense of pride and connection. Plus, fostering mentorship, open communication, and networking opportunities strengthens cross-functional bonds in ways that feel natural and meaningful. Especially in hybrid and remote workforces.

COI Station emphasizes the power of knowledge sharing. By centralizing resources and creating spaces for experts to shine, you’re not just encouraging continuous learning—you’re unlocking a treasure trove of expertise that everyone can access. Just imagine the boost in innovation and engagement when people feel empowered to learn, share, and grow together. And hey, those centralized platforms are perfect for keeping the buzz alive around new tech rollouts and big changes through tutorials, webinars, and more!
By providing a structured space where employees can exchange insights, share best practices, and engage in continuous learning, organizations empower their workforce to grow both personally and professionally. The collaborative nature of COIs also helps break down silos, encouraging cross-departmental interaction and creating opportunities for mentorship and skill development.
It’s exciting to watch organizations build these engaging platforms that are the vehicle for open dialogue, enabling employees to share ideas, celebrate successes, and contribute to a collective purpose. This connectedness fosters trust and loyalty, ensuring employees feel valued as integral contributors to the organization’s success.
Leverage Powerful Tools to Build Lasting Connections
When supported by tools like Microsoft Viva Engage and Viva Connections, these communities thrive, as employees can seamlessly access resources, participate in discussions, and stay informed about organizational initiatives
On the technology side, COI Station shows how Microsoft Viva products combine with your collaboration technology to bring it all together. Examples include:
- Community building with Viva Engage
- Spreading the word with Viva Amplify
- Staying connected with Viva Connections
- Collaboration with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
There’s something to make every step of the journey easier. Other key players include Outlook, Forms, Viva Pulse and Glint, and M365 Copilot. Each part of your platform plays its part in keeping your team connected and informed.
This guide lays out strategies not to just boost productivity but create a workplace that inspires and values its people. A workplace where people are excited to contribute. When organizational culture is alive and thriving, everyone wins.
Download the COI Station Stop Guide
Download Viva Underground’s COI Station Stop Guide and let us known how it helps your organization foster community, in the comments! Then, check out the other available Stop Guides for the Viva Underground!
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