Show Notes for Episode 23 - StaffHub in Review
In Episode 23, Michael and Brian review Microsoft's newest addition to the Office 365 service: StaffHub. Accessed by going to https://staffhub.office.com, StaffHub is targeted at providing a management solution focused on desk-less workers. Microsoft puts it this way: "Microsoft StaffHub is a cloud-based platform that works across all your devices. It enables staff workers and their managers to manage time, communicate with their teams, and share content." Let's throw out some more quotes from Microsoft about its functionality: "People can request time off, swap shifts, and communicate directly with coworkers. ... Managers can send messages to one person – or the entire team. Send schedule info, team news, or company announcements. ... Everyone can get access to the information they need to do their jobs." It's an interesting product, and will be compelling for many organizations. The SharePoint Sherpas discuss StaffHub's functionality and give their thoughts on the product.
Links from the show:

Distribution List Owners can now upgrade the distribution lists they own to Office 365 Groups: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Upgrade-distribution-lists-to-Office-365-Groups-in-Outlook-787d7a75-e201-46f3-a242-f698162ff09f?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
Microsoft Graph Reporting API is in public preview: https://blogs.office.com/2017/03/31/whats-new-in-office-365-administration-public-preview-of-microsoft-graph-reporting-apis/
Office 365 Group retention policies: https://blogs.office.com/2017/04/06/whats-new-in-office-365-groups-for-april-2017/
Can now assign multiple users to a task in Planner: https://blogs.office.com/2017/04/03/assigning-multiple-users-task-now-possible-microsoft-planner/
Connecting Flow to the real world - Flows can now be triggered directly from physical buttons: https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/physical-buttons/
Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) Generally Available: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-web-application-firewall-waf-generally-available/

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