Microsoft has launched the Human Resources app for Teams in public preview, designed for annual leave request management.
The Human Resources app is seamlessly integrated with Dynamics 365 Human Resources on Finance and Operations environments, offering organisations a streamlined solution for employees to request, edit, and cancel time off and leave of absence requests with ease.
The application is intended for use within Microsoft Teams or through a web browser, offering a comprehensive overview of employees' leave requests, leave balances, draft leave requests, and past leave taken, and it is accessible on both mobile and desktop platforms.
Ajit Chandran, Product Manager at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post:
In today’s dynamic work environment, managing employee leave and absence efficiently is crucial for maintaining a productive and harmonious workplace. For this reason, we are announcing the public preview of the Human Resources app for Dynamics 365 Human Resources on Finance and Operations environments."
The app also simplifies the process for managers to efficiently view and approve or reject requests in a straightforward interface.
Following the infrastructure merge announcement, the Human Resources app will serve as the primary solution for the former Teams app for leave and absence management.
What Else Has Microsoft Been Up To Recently?
This week, Microsoft revealed a new feature that will allow Teams chat in the new Outlook for Windows app.
In meetings set up from either Outlook or Teams, with Teams designated as the meeting platform, participants can engage in real-time Teams chat directly within Outlook. Users can commence meeting chats from several entry points, such as calendar peek, meeting details, context menu, My Day, and reminders.
Last week, the tech giant added QR codes and shortened URLs to make it quicker and easier for users to join Teams meetings.
