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Introducing the New OneDirectory News Center!

Stay informed with the new OneDirectory News Center. We've moved our product updates from our blog to a dedicated platform.

B&D Industrial Enhances Employee Connections with OneDirectory

Discover how B&D Industrial enhanced communication and efficiency with OneDirectory, a user-friendly and modern employee directory solution.

Why Celebrating an Employee’s Workaversary is a Game-Changer

Celebrate employee workaversaries to boost morale, strengthen retention, and foster engagement. Discover creative ways to make these milestones memorable!

Top 30 Words to Describe Your Company Culture (Plus Data Sheet)

Discover how to describe your company culture and learn from real-life examples of both positive and negative workplace culture traits.

What is Cross-Functional Team Leadership?

Discover the essentials of cross-functional team leadership: managing diverse perspectives, resolving conflicts, and fostering effective communication.

Flat vs Vertical Corporate Hierarchy: Which One Works for You?

Discover the key differences between flat and vertical corporate hierarchies, their pros and cons, and how to visualize your company's structure effectively.

6 Ways to View Employee Anniversary Dates and Birthdays in SharePoint

Discover six effective ways to display employee birthdays and anniversaries on your SharePoint intranet landing page with ease and flexibility.

How to Manage SharePoint User Profiles

Learn how to manage SharePoint user profiles with our step-by-step guide. Improve collaboration, search, and compliance in your organization.

How to Build a SharePoint Employee Directory with Pictures

Learn how to build a SharePoint employee directory step-by-step, explore its limitations, and discover why OneDirectory offers a superior alternative.

Utilizing Pronouns in Your Microsoft 365 Profiles

Add pronouns to your Microsoft 365 profile to promote inclusivity and respect in your workplace. Follow these simple steps to update your profile now.

Employee Profile Management: The Silent Nightmare of IT Teams

Discover the challenges and solutions for employee profile management in IT. Learn how automation, modern solutions, and cross-functional collaboration can streamline processes and enhance security.

What is Employee Management Software?

Discover how employee management software transforms businesses by streamlining HR tasks, enhancing communication, and boosting employee engagement.

The People Directory: A World of Connection

Unlock the power of connection with our guide to people directories. Discover the types, benefits, and strategies to leverage these valuable resources.

Making Sense of Organizational Structures for Your Business

Discover why well-designed org structures are key for growth, the core elements that shape them, and how to align your blueprint as you scale.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: A Kaleidoscope in the Workplace

Explore how DEI&B creates vibrant, inclusive workplaces, where diversity thrives and every employee feels valued, seen, and connected.

The Importance of Skills Mapping in Your Company

Uncover the hidden skills goldmine within your company through skills mapping. This article covers benefits, challenges, tips and why it's a must-do.

Making Sense of Different Org Chart Formats

What's the best org chart format for your needs - static, interactive, live, or hardcopy? This post breaks down the pros and cons of different org chart styles to help you decide.

A Complete Guide to Employee Spotlights (+ Example Questions)

Here's our guide to employee spotlights - what they are, why they matter, and how to create spotlights that motivate your superstars.

The Main Types of Organizational Charts

A comprehensive guide to the types of org charts used by companies and organizations. We cover hierarchical, matrix, flat, and circular structures and when each format works best.

The Connection Between Organizational Design, Org Structure, and Org Charts

Understand the vital connection between design, structure and org charts. This guide covers how strategic organizational designs get translated into aligned workplaces through structures which map hierarchies, collaboration, and decision-making.

The Strategic Uses for Org Charts

Discover how an org chart can drive strategic planning, ensure compliance, and prepare for future scenarios.

The Limitations of Organizational Charts

Over-reliance on org charts can negatively impact communication, productivity, and flexibility. This article explores the limitations of org charts, including how they lack informal relationships, get outdated quickly, and are not flexible.

The Benefits of Organizational Charts

Learn the key benefits organizational charts provide for structuring your business, including clarifying roles, improving communication flows, identifying resource gaps, and facilitating growth.

What is an Organizational Chart?

Find out what exactly an organizational chart is and why companies have used them for decades.

How to Build Your Organizational Chart in PowerPoint

If you're looking for a fast way to build an org chart, why not try creating it in PowerPoint? In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to build, edit, and personalize the format of your org chart.

How to Build Your Organizational Chart in Word

Discover how to build a clear, dynamic organizational chart in Word and save it as a template with our step-by-step guide.

7 Tips for Leading Your Distributed Workforce to Success

Struggling to lead your distributed workforce? Get strategies to manage remote staff, foster collaboration across distances, align efforts, and build an innovative culture that drives results.

A Deep Dive into Roles and Responsibilities

The difference between roles and responsibilities is more than you think. This article takes a deep dive into the world of roles and responsibilities.

Cracking the Code of Organizational Design

Cracking the code behind intentional organizational design - explore why it matters, how to approach it, popular frameworks to consider, and steps leaders can take to build optimized structures for executing strategy.

What Exactly is a Hierarchy Chart?

Explore the intricacies of hierarchy charts in our comprehensive guide. Learn what they are, their uses, differences from flow charts, and how to create and view them in OneDirectory.

What is Self-Management and How Can it Empower Your Teams?

Learn how self-managing teams drive higher performance through increased autonomy, innovation speed, and purpose.

How to Use Org Explorer in Microsoft 365

Org Explorer is a valuable tool for Microsoft 365 users, providing a quick way to view your basic organizational structure.

Can Organizations Maintain a Flat Structure as They Grow?

This article explores whether businesses can stay strategically flat amidst expansion, overcoming hurdles like diffuse decision-making and communication challenges while retaining benefits like autonomy.

How to Use Profile Cards in Microsoft 365

Learn how Microsoft 365's profile cards compile professional details about coworkers into shareable digital business cards.

6 Ways to Promote Authenticity at Work

Learn why authenticity at work matters and how to create a culture where people feel safe, respected, and free to be themselves.

Discover the Best Microsoft Delve Alternative

Explore OneDirectory as a top Delve alternative. Dive into our in-depth look at how OneDirectory reimagines employee profiles, enhances search functionality, and fosters collaboration.

Microsoft Says Goodbye to Delve in December 2024

Explore Microsoft's decision to retire Delve in December 2024 and what it means for your organization.

Don't Overlook Your Span of Control: Everything You Need To Know!

Discover the secrets of effective management with our guide on understanding span of control in business. Learn how to optimize team performance & productivity.

The Quiet Quitting Crisis: Why Employees Are Checking Out

Learn why "quiet quitting" is on the rise globally and what leaders can do to re-engage employees.

Why Is Employee Engagement Important?

Unlock your company's potential by boosting employee engagement. Discover the benefits, trends, stats, and top software to keep your team motivated.

How to Choose the Right Organizational Structure for Your Business

Selecting the right organizational structure is crucial for your business’s success. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore different types of organizational structures in greater detail.

When to Use a Functional Organizational Structure

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, a functional organizational structure can help you maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.

What is an Organigram?

Explore the purpose and limitations of organigrams. Learn about the main types of organigrams used by companies to communicate organizational structure.

The Essential Guide to Knowing When and Why Your Company Needs Restructuring

Discover the key signs and compelling reasons why company restructuring is essential for growth and success. Learn when to implement changes for optimal results.

How to Build Your Org Chart in Microsoft Visio Web App

Discover how to create a clear and detailed organizational chart using Microsoft Visio with our comprehensive guide. Learn to navigate Visio's features for a professional depiction of your company's hierarchy.

The 5 Biggest HR Tech Trends for 2024

Future-focused HR leaders, get ready for the top trends that will define cutting-edge talent management in 2024, from microlearning and hyperpersonalized perks to immersive metaverse experiences and predictive people analytics.

Everything A Leader Should Know About Cross-Functional Teams

Here's everything you need to know about creating and managing cross-functional teams. Learn the benefits of breaking down silos, best practices for setting goals and expectations, and tips for maximizing innovation.

The Power of Profile Photos in the Digital Age

Explore how adding a simple photo can enhance messaging, build relationships, boost participation, and create a sense of community across your digital workplace.

How to Blur Your Background in Microsoft Teams (Latest Version)

Discover how to blur your background in Microsoft Teams with this comprehensive guide. Learn why it's important, how to access the feature, and some handy tips and tricks to make the most of your online meetings.

The Difference Between Accountability Charts and Organizational Charts

Unravel the differences between accountability charts and organizational charts. Discover their unique benefits, ideal usage scenarios, and learn how to create an effective accountability chart for your team.

Unravel the Hidden Power of the Matrix Organizational Structure

Let’s take a look at what exactly the matrix organizational structure is, where it came from, how it works, and its pros and cons.

How to Build Your Employee Directory in Google Sheets (Plus Free Template)

In this guide, we'll walk through how to create a simple yet effective employee directory using Google Sheets, plus get a free employee directory template.

How to Build Your Employee Directory in Microsoft Excel (Plus Free Template)

In this comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide, we'll walk you through how to create a tailored employee directory spreadsheet from scratch using Excel.

The Perfect Modern Rolodex Solution for Your Team

Take a stroll down memory lane to appreciate the Rolodex's undeniable value while exploring the perfect modern Rolodex solution for your team.

How to Build a Church Directory

This step-by-step guide covers organizing your data, setting up spreadsheets, adding info, linking between sheets, formatting, and sharing your finished church directory in Google Sheets.

Internal Networking: The Hidden Powerhouse of Your Workplace

Discover the power of internal networking in our latest blog post. We'll explore how fostering connections within your organization can unlock potential, drive business growth, and transform your team's collaboration and communication.

What is Microsoft Entra?

Microsoft Entra, the latest innovation from the tech giant Microsoft, is causing quite a stir in the digital world. In this blog post, we'll guide you through all the ins and outs of Microsoft Entra.

Why is Microsoft Renaming Azure AD to Entra ID?

Microsoft has just announced the renaming of Azure AD to Entra ID! But what does this mean for you and your organization?

What is Microsoft Entra ID?

Microsoft has just announced the renaming of Azure AD to Entra ID. Let's delve deeper into its core components and understand how they contribute to a secure, efficient, and seamless digital experience.

How to Set Up Your Org Chart in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

In this guide we'll show you how to update the key job information for each employee in Microsoft Entra ID in order for you to see your company org chart in Microsoft.

OneDirectory®: A Registered Trademark in the U.S

OneDirectory®, a leading automated employee directory software provider, is now a registered trademark in the United States.

Offices & Departments View Improvements

Offices List View You now have the ability to switch to a "list view" on the offices listing page. Departments List View You no have the ability to switch to a "list view" on the departments listing page. Settings: Default View for Offices & Departments In

Add Image Backgrounds to Departments

You're now able to add image backgrounds to departments in the same way as you can for offices. To add a background image to a department, switch to edit mode, edit the department by clicking the pencil icon, then upload an image using the image upload controls (drag/

Improve Quality of Images in Face View

We have improved the quality of profile pictures and images in face view. We are showing a higher quality version of the profile image in the face view of the search results.

Chesapeake Bank Improves Onboarding and Collaboration with OneDirectory

Chesapeake Bank's decision to adopt OneDirectory has proven to be a resounding success. By addressing their challenges with an outdated employee directory system, they have not only streamlined their internal processes but also created a more engaging and efficient work environment.

Intrax Transforms Employee Collaboration with OneDirectory

Intrax's decision to adopt OneDirectory as their employee directory solution has paid off, transforming their internal communication and collaboration.

Collapse Sidebar (Replace Pinning)

We've built a brand new sidebar 🎉 The new sidebar opens the offices & departments list in flyout menu, so it's now quicker to get to an office or department. The new sidebar also has the ability to collapse to icons-only (replacing sidebar "pinning") giving

Search Relevance Update

We updated the search relevance algorithm to return more accurate search results. The new search also matches against the displayName and not the firstname/lastname, and the hit-highlighting in the search results was updated to show a light yellow background instead of just bolded text.

New Alphabet Bar "Keyboard"

We completely rebuilt the alphabet bar to be quicker to access and easier to use. The alphabet bar, which showed when hovering over the left sidebar, has been replaced with a "keyboard" style layout ⌨ that is accessible from the "A to Z" option in the left

Field Updates

Fax Number Field We are now pulling through the default FaxNumber field from Azure Active Directory and showing it on the profiles if it exists. Display Name OneDirectory used to use the user's first name & last name (in order to allow sorting by first/last name), but

OneDirectory Ranked Top 200 Fastest Growing SaaS Companies Worldwide

OneDirectory has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide by GetLatka, the largest community of SaaS founders in the world.

Mountain View Hospital Improves Employee Profile Data with OneDirectory

By selecting OneDirectory, Mountain View successfully consolidated employee profile data, reduced errors, and provided an effective and modern directory experience to all its employees.

Manage Members & Roles

Now, you are can able to assign users as OneDirectory admins in Settings. To do this, go to Settings > Members & Roles. There are two types of roles you can assign to an admin, Administrator and Directory Editor. A Directory Editor has the ability to edit office & department

Temple Emanu-El Enhances Employee Search with OneDirectory

OneDirectory has proven to be an invaluable tool for Temple Emanu-El's workforce, streamlining the process of finding and working with colleagues.

Moved Sync into Settings

We moved the Sync screen into the Settings popup and cleaned up some of the information on the sync screen, so it's now a little bit easier to use. You'll also notice a new "Filtering Rules" tab on the Sync screen, which has the

Bug Fixes (March 2023)

🐛 Re-activated AD profiles still disabled We've just fixed this long-standing bug in OneDirectory 👐 Now, if you re-enable a user account in Microsoft 365/Active Directory, the user account will also be re-enabled within OneDirectory during the next sync. 🐛 Chat in Teams link not working in Safari The "

3 Simple Ways to Get Employees to Use Your Company Org Chart

If you're looking for a way to get your employees to actually use your org chart, here are 3 simple ways you can help them get value from the tool.

What is a Tiger Team And How to Form One

A tiger team is a small, cross-functional group of people that come together with the goal of solving a specific complex issue. In this guide we show you how you can form your own tiger teams to achieve your goals, and some best practices for success.

Making Sense of Human Resource Diagrams

Wondering what human resource diagrams are and how they can help you? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about HR diagrams and show you some great examples!

Breaking Down How Mechanistic Organizations Work

Wondering what a mechanistic organization is and how it works? This article breaks down the concept, structure, and purpose of these types of organizations.

Planning for Success: A Guide to Tactical Planning in Business

Let’s take a look at what tactical business planning is, why it matters, and how to use it to improve your business outcomes.

Filtering by Specific Domains

We've added a new filtering rule that allows you to filter out OneDirectory accounts by domain. Adding domains to this list will automatically hide any accounts whose email domains don't match. You can find this feature in Settings > Sync > "Filtering Rules" tab.

The 4 Best Org Chart Layouts and How to Pick the Right One

When it comes to building your org chart, one of the first decisions you need to make is which orientation to use. Let's explore the four common org chart orientations in more detail.

The Rise of Decentralized Organizational Structures

Let's break down what decentralized organizations are, how they work, and why they are growing in popularity.

Dealing With Dotted Lines in Your Org Chart

In this article we explore whether you should consider using dotted line relationships in your organizational chart, and if so, how you can make them work for you.

4 Reasons Why You Need a Modern Employee Directory

Here are four reasons why your company should throw out your old staff directory tool and consider using a modern employee directory solution.

BIG Org Chart Update

Big news from the OneDirectory team! We've been working behind the scenes on something pretty special, and I'm excited to tell you that our org chart has undergone a complete transformation. This isn't just a facelift; we're talking a ground-up rebuild that&

OneDirectory Launches New Org Chart Software for Microsoft 365

JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneDirectory, a leading provider of modern employee directory software, today announced the launch of its new organizational chart tool for companies running on Microsoft 365.

Understanding the Chain of Command in Business

Let's take a look at the ins and outs of the chain of command in business and weigh up the pros and cons before implementing a rigid hierarchy.

Search Results Grouping Now In OneDirectory

We've added the ability to group any search result view by person, office, department or job title 🧑‍💼🏢👨‍💻

Show Which Filtering Rules are Being Applied

We've added a new feature that allows you to see the specific rules that are causing profiles to be hidden. In OneDirectory edit mode you will now be able to see whether a profile is being hidden due to one or more of the following filtering rules: 1.

Filter Out Guest and Service Accounts

Our new filtering features make it easier for you to keep unwanted accounts out of your OneDirectory!

Expand/Collapse Groups

I've got some cool updates to share about the latest feature we've rolled out in OneDirectory. You know how sometimes you're searching through the employee directory and you use the "Group by" function to organize your search results? It's super

OneDirectory Launches New Pricing Plan for Small Businesses

JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneDirectory, a leading software-as-a-service provider of modern employee directory software, today announced the launch of its new employee directory pricing offer for small businesses.

Show/Hide Address and Map

We've rolled out a new feature that's all about giving you more control over privacy in your OneDirectory. You know how employee profiles used to show an address and a map by default Well, now you've got the power to decide if you want

Common Questions We Get Asked About Employee Directories

Here are the most common questions we get asked about employee directories.

Org Charts vs. Employee Directories

Organizational charts and employee directories are two separate tools, but they don't have to be. In fact, they're better when they're together.

How Much Does Employee Directory Software Cost?

When estimating the cost of an employee directory solution there are a few factors you'll need to consider.

What's the ROI of Your Employee Directory Tool?

Is employee directory software worth it? Find out about the return on investment of your corporate directory solution.

What is an Employee Profile?

Employee profiles hold the key to humanizing your company, showcasing unique stories, fostering teamwork, supporting branding efforts, and boosting your social media presence.

Citizens Alliance Bank Increases Employee Connections with OneDirectory

With the successful implementation of OneDirectory at Citizens Alliance Bank, their workforce has enjoyed increased collaboration and connection with one another in their day-to-day operations.

Understanding Employee Directory Fields

Whether you're using an off-the-shelf employee directory tool or building your own, there's some key fields you'll definitely want to include and others you may not really need in your organization.

Benefits of an Employee Directory

A well-implemented employee directory can benefit both the employees working at your organization, and the organization itself.

What is an Employee Directory?

An employee directory is like a digital telephone book for your company. It's a searchable database of the names, job titles, phone numbers, and other useful info about the people you work with.

Move Edit Mode Toggle

Hey there! Just wanted to give you a heads-up about a cool change we've made to the OneDirectory app. You know the edit mode toggle that used to be tucked away in the profile menu Well, we've given it a new home! It's now

Office and Department Editing

With our new editing features, you can edit your offices and departments directly in OneDirectory. Read on to find out more about these new features 🎉

The 5 Biggest HR Tech Trends of 2022

As the world of work continues to evolve, it's clear that HR will need to adapt and find better ways to leverage new technologies. Here are the top technology trends in 2022 that are shaping the future of work.

BankSouth Streamlines Employee Profile Data with OneDirectory

OneDirectory has helped BankSouth increase the usage of their employee directory company wide, allowing staff to quickly search and find the right people to connect with in a matter of seconds.

How To Update Your Employee Profile In Microsoft Delve (For Now)

Looking for a way to update your profile information in Microsoft 365? Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to use Microsoft Delve to update your employee profile.

Edison Home Health Care Boosts Employee Collaboration with OneDirectory

Edison Home Health Care has found OneDirectory to be a beneficial system for managing their employee directory. The productivity tool has enabled employees to quickly locate the right people and departments.

OneDirectory’s Employee Directory Software for Microsoft 365 Now Available on Microsoft AppSource

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 1, 2022 /Microsoft/ -- OneDirectory, today announced the availability of its employee directory software on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions.

5 Things To Look For When Choosing Employee Directory Software

When it comes to choosing a modern employee directory software there are several options available in the market. How do you know which one to pick?

Employee Profile Visual Updates

We made some small visual updates to the employee profiles that we've been meaning to get to for a while. 🔖 Increased size of name and job title 🏢 Increased size of office and department names & icons at the top of the profile 🎈 Birthday 🎉 hire date and 💬 bio are

Org Chart Feature Release

July 2021 We've just released the BETA of the Org Chart! For now, the org chart is only enabled for OneDirectory admins. If you're an admin you'll see an Org Chart link in your sidebar, and a View in org chart button at the

New "Mini Org Chart" in OneDirectory

We've improved the little org chart view that displays on the right hand side of the profile page. Previously, when viewing a profile you could see the employee's manager and their direct reports, which were displayed in two separate lists on the right of the profile.

Org Chart Updates (Oct 2021)

Enable/Disable Org Chart We've added a setting so admins can enable/disable the org chart functionality. Specify Starting Point of Org Chart You're now able to specify the root node of the org chart! 🌱 To do so, follow these steps: 1. Go to Settings 2.

New Settings Screen

We've rebuilt the Settings screen and moved it from the Dashboard right into the OneDirectory app. If you're a OneDirectory admin you'll now see the Settings link in your profile menu (click your face/avatar on the top right) and you'll also

Vinewave Rebrands to OneDirectory, Signalling its Drive to Transform Digital Workplaces with Directory Intelligence

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinewave, a leading software as a service provider of employee directory solutions, today announced that it is rebranding to OneDirectory.

Update on OneDirectory Bugs

August 2021 First name/last name sort bug If you set the default sort to Last name, perform a search, then go back to any view (e.g. Everyone), the sort will be incorrectly set to First name. We kicked this bug out of our system 👢🐛 Changing email address breaks

Primary Brand Color Indicator

In Settings, there's now a color indicator next to the primary brand color textbox, so you can see a visual example of the color you've entered. Your brand color is used in various places throughout OneDirectory, including the login screen, the sidebar, and the org chart.

Moved Sync Screen to Main App

We moved the Sync screen from the Dashboard into the OneDirectory app. If you're a OneDirectory admin you'll see a new Sync icon at the top right, which opens the Sync screen right in your OneDirectory.

OneDirectory UI Updates (Aug/Sep 2021)

Hey! Here are our latest UI updates: 📱 Fixed various rendering issues on mobile view. 🙂 Updated styling of profile pictures on the mini org chart on the right side of the profiles. 👨‍💼 Renamed "Reports to" on profile to "Manager" 🔽 Alphabetically sorting the direct reports on the mini

Pin Sidebar

It's now possible for users to pin the OneDirectory sidebar so it doesn't slide out of view. Which means you now have both options available: you can keep the sidebar visible at all times, or you can hide it for more space in the main search

Remember Last Selected View

Currently, changing the view on any search result will remember your last selected view for your current OneDirectory session. We've made a small update so OneDirectory will remember your last selected view, permanently. So the next time you open OneDirectory it will load the view you last used.

'Back to top' in Sidebar

If you scroll too far down in the sidebar, it takes a while to scroll back up. Now, there's a Back to top shortcut that displays at the top of the sidebar when you scroll down a bit. Clicking it takes you to the top of the sidebar

Download as CSV

We've just released the Download as CSV feature 💥 You'll now see a small Download button at the top of any search result view. Clicking that button will download the current view as a CSV file (.CSV), which you can open in a spreadsheet tool (like Excel)

Link on Logo

Now, clicking your company logo in OneDirectory takes you to the default page (the page that loads when you first open OneDirectory, specified in Settings). A small update, but we had many requests for it, as there was no easy way for users to get back to the start page.

Updates to Register Page

We did some minor work on the registration page. * Clearer information around the trial * Changed button to "Sign in with Microsoft" * Added a small "sign in" link in case you actually want to sign in and not register

A Splash of Branding on Your Company Login Page

Your primary brand color is now highlighted on your company's OneDirectory sign in page (you won't notice this if you use single sign-on).

Introducing Directory Intelligence: Getting The Most Out Of Your Directory Data

Directory intelligence is a new concept in the digital workplace that focuses on analyzing and improving your directory data to enable modern employee experiences.

What Is Directory Data?

Directory data is found in every nook and cranny of your digital workplace. Find out what directory data is and how it helps your digital workplace.

INGRAM MICRO Cloud Switzerland Strengthens Portfolio with Vinewave’s Directory Intelligence for Office 365

CHAM, Switzerland, July 2021 - INGRAM MICRO Cloud Switzerland today announced that they have entered into a distribution agreement with Vinewave, a leader in optimizing the digital workplace.

Minimized Sidebar

If you've logged into OneDirectory recently you may be wondering, "Where's my sidebar gone?" 😲 Don't worry it's still there! 😅 The sidebar now auto-hides, and can be accessed by moving your mouse to the left edge of the screen. The new

OneDirectory UI Updates (May 2021)

Hey there! We have a couple of exciting OneDirectory user interface updates to share with you: * Office and department pages in OneDirectory now have their image "icon" displayed next to the heading. Clicking the icon takes you back to the respective listing page, making it quicker to navigate

Run Your OneDirectory Sync Manually

Something you've been asking for is the ability to kick off the OneDirectory sync yourself. Well - now you can! 🙌 As you know, OneDirectory syncs user profiles from Azure Active Directory (via the Microsoft Graph). It does this automatically, every 12 hours. ⏰ But when doing a clean up

Branded Company Log In Pages

We've rebuilt the OneDirectory log in page. Your new, branded company log in page now shows your company name and logo.

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Google Analytics in SharePoint

Here's everything you need to know to install Google Analytics on your SharePoint intranet. But are you sure you want to?

Subdomains in OneDirectory

Until now, your employees have been accessing your company's employee directory at app.onedirectory.com. That worked out okay if you're using single sign-on, but if not, then your colleagues sometimes didn't know where to go to sign in. And sometimes they'd

Set Company Brand Color

We've added the ability to set your company's primary brand color in Settings. Your brand color is used to highlight certain elements in the OneDirectory interface, including the color of the minimized sidebar. We'll be using your brand color in key areas of the

OneDirectory UI Updates (March 21)

Howdy! We have a whole bunch of OneDirectory user interface updates to share with you: 😊 Added your company logo to the OneDirectory interface! Your company logo can be updated in Settings. ⛛ Added Office and Department sort by options to the Face view in search results. ⚙️ Reorganized OneDirectory settings options. Options

Multi-Tenant Employee Directories

Something many of our customers have been asking for since we first launched OneDirectory is multi-tenancy capabilities. Specifically, the ability to link multiple Entra ID/Azure AD tenants together in OneDirectory and navigate between them. Now it's possible to do just that with our new multi-tenancy feature, available

Year in Review 2020

This year, COVID changed the world. At Vinewave (now OneDirectory) it was a roller coaster of a year, and what a wonderfully challenging ride it was.

SharePoint Vitals Updates (Oct 2020)

We released some improvements and fixes to SharePoint Vitals this month. Here's what's new: ✨ * Fixed Google map on Heat Map report (old Vitals) * Added brand new API documentation to Integrate page in settings * Fixed problems with V3 Power BI integration API * Improved speed of document aggregation

OneDirectory Updates (Sep 2020)

We fixed a bunch of OneDirectory bugs and made some small updates to the employee directory interface: * Hide "Default" office and department from left navigation, and from the offices and departments listing pages. The "Default" office or department is where we allocate user accounts that don&

SharePoint Vitals Updates (Aug 2020)

Here's what we released and fixed in August 2020 for SharePoint Vitals: * Changed all references of our old Vitals domain to the new domain * Upgraded the Power BI connector endpoints to cater for the domain name change * Fixed problems with some locations not having details * Trimmed blank characters

OneDirectory Addresses and Maps

Here's two new location-related features in OneDirectory: Addresses on profiles 📍 Employee profiles now show the employee's address, pulled from their Office 365 user profile information, and also shows a map. Clicking on the map opens a fully browsable map view of that location, right in your

List View Improvements

There's a few small improvements to the OneDirectory list view, including tooltips on email and contact numbers, reordered columns, improved column widths, and better text wrapping. And if you have custom fields enabled you'll see them displayed in your list views. Previously, custom fields were only

Minor UI Updates and Fixes (July 2020)

We released a few small user interface updates to OneDirectory: * Improved address formatting throughout the app * Added City field to Address section on Profile Insights * Clicking the office address on an Office homepage will show the full map view * Profiles now show an avatar instead of the "generic person&

New OneDirectory Employee Profiles

Say hello to the new OneDirectory profile, a way for your teams to easily visualize the Microsoft 365 user profiles of their coworkers. What's in the new OneDirectory profile? * Improved profile layout to take advantage of more screen real estate * Improved scrolling behaviour * Improved display of office/department

Chat in Microsoft Teams

Hey, guess what? You can now start a Microsoft Teams chat right from someone's profile in OneDirectory. No more flipping between apps or digging through Teams to find the person you want to talk to. Just find their OneDirectory profile, click to chat, and you're set

Search your SharePoint Analytics

Who enjoys lumbering through lists of SharePoint metrics reports? 🤷 Nobody. That's why we made SharePoint Vitals as easy as pie to navigate: every site, user, document and page is clickable and contextually relevant so you can easily explore your SharePoint analytics data. But something was missing until now,

SharePoint Vitals Updates (June 2020)

Ahoy there! Some small updates from your friendly SharePoint analytics team to make your SharePoint Vitals experience even better. Improved the layout of the Overview report 📊 A slick new date picker 🗓️ Legends, tooltips, and chart lines are now color coordinated: blue 🔵 for document metrics and purple 🟣 for page metrics. Improved

Want SharePoint Audit History for More Than 90 Days?

If your organization uses SharePoint it's important that you have an accurate, permanent audit history of who did what in your intranet. This is necessary for security and compliance and it's useful for auditing purposes. Whereas Microsoft only makes available the last 90 days of your

Changes to SharePoint Vitals "Content Views" Metric

Our latest update to SharePoint Vitals makes some changes to the way metrics are displayed for SharePoint sites. Specifically, SharePoint Vitals had a metric called Content Views, which we created to make it easier to get a feel for how busy any particular SharePoint site was relative to other time

Performance Updates to Processing of SharePoint Audit Entries

As you can imagine, capturing and processing tens of millions of SharePoint audit entries from the Microsoft Graph requires a lot of engineering, and keeping our analytics platform running smoothly is a big part of our Engineering team's focus. Over the past two weeks they've been

Faster SharePoint Browser & Device Analytics

If you've noticed a speed increase in your Technology reports in the new version of SharePoint Vitals, it's because we completely rebuilt the architecture for the browser and devices data streams. Besides being quicker to load, the new data structure allows us to deliver browser and

Minor OneDirectory UI Updates (May 2020)

Your OneDirectory has been updated with some minor UI improvements and bug fixes. * A slimmer header bar with improved page scrolling * Icons on the skills, interests, and job titles page headings to more easily differentiate between them * Smaller office and department tiles, so you can see more of them at

Renamed Teams to Departments

When we started building OneDirectory back in May 2017, we decided to use the concept of Locations and Teams to represent a basic organizational structure in your employee directory. Locations were your company offices, and Teams were your departments. Back then, Microsoft Teams had only just launched. But with the

Keeping our team safe during COVID-19

We decided to temporarily close our two offices and require our teams to work from home due to COVID-19. Our success and support teams are standing by to help you with anything you need.

SharePoint Vitals Analytics Performance Improvements

We've recently deployed an update to enhance the performance of SharePoint Vitals, with a particular focus on accelerating the loading and responsiveness of the overview report. We've also made significant improvements to the synchronization process to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience. In the process

Year in Review 2019

MMXIX was an amazing year at Vinewave (now OneDirectory). Here's the nonsense we got up to.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Want to sign-in to OneDirectory automatically? Now you can, with our automatic sign-in/SSO feature. Chat to our team to enable single sign-on in your account (available on our Pro plan) which will allow you to log in to OneDirectory without seeing the Microsoft sign-in screen, provided you've

New Profile Menu

Although we like waffles, we decided to replace the generic in-app "waffle" icon with your profile pic, making your employee directory more personal. We also redesigned the navigation menu so it's less bulky. Click your face 😃 to see it in action.

Hide Accounts (Edit Mode)

If you're a OneDirectory administrator you now have the ability to manually toggle on/off individual accounts from showing in your employee directory. This is useful to hide service accounts, guest accounts, rooms etc. Just click the waffle icon on the top left and enable the Edit mode

Sync Custom Fields

We made some behind-the-scenes improvements to our sync engine to allow custom fields to be synchronized into OneDirectory. There's no user interface for managing custom fields as yet, but our support team can help you with this.

"Default" Locations and Teams

If any of your employees don't have an office or department value set in their Office 365 user profiles, OneDirectory will now put them into a location/office or team/department called Default.

Vinewave has merged with Seven Twenty Software

We're excited to announce our merger with Seven Twenty Software, a leading SharePoint products company.

Staff Directory Web Part Full Version History

Here's the full version history of our on-premise Staff Directory Web Part.

Office 365 GOTCHA: Don’t make this mistake with an Office 365 Developer Trial

When signing up for an Office 365 Developer Trial, the tenant name you choose is permanent. Once created, your Office 365 tenant name cannot be changed.

Here’s what happens when you pick the wrong Office 365 tenant name

What happens when you pick the wrong Microsoft 365 tenant name? Find out what Norman, Barnaby, and Seymour learned the hard way.

How to “Sign In As Different User” in SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019

Here's the trick to signing in as a different user in SharePoint 2013/2016/2019 and SharePoint Online.

Today I embarked on a journey to upload a new Office 365 profile picture

Turns out, there’s many rules in Office 365 that determine which profile picture gets synced to where, and when. And there’s rules for those rules. I'm not sure what they are, but here's the journey I went on to upload a new profile pic in Office 365.

Solved: SharePoint Returning a Blank Page

When your SharePoint on-premise environment returns a blank page, what do you do?