Microsoft Groups is introducing a bunch of recent digital backgrounds that it says will assist increase productiveness by making contributors really feel extra comfy when on a name.

The launch, a part of a wide-scale refresh of the video conferencing platform’s picture library, features a number of backgrounds designed to “evoke totally different moods and actions”, hopefully enhancing employee productiveness on Microsoft Groups calls.

Microsoft says the brand new photos have been “thoughtfully designed to symbolize the those who use them and the way they work greatest,” with six new classes providing a wider selection than ever earlier than.

New Microsoft Groups digital backgrounds

“Feeling comfy and empowered inside your private area can considerably affect the way you authentically present up, particularly in digital environments which might have a profound impression in your psychological well being and general well-being”, a Microsoft weblog publish (opens in new tab) asserting the information declared.

“Whether or not it’s a tranquil seashore setting that soothes the thoughts, a bustling cityscape that ignites motivation, or an imaginative backdrop that sparks creativity, the precise digital background can affect how you are feeling.”

“The brand new Groups backgrounds have been constructed to not solely be a pleasant device for self-expression however an easy technique to improve your digital presence.”

Microsoft added that the brand new additions have been influenced by the findings of its latest Way forward for Work examine, which discovered over half (54%) of leaders are presently redesigning assembly areas for hybrid work, or plan to within the 12 months forward. 

The report additionally discovered that just about half (43%) of distant staff and hybrid staff (44%) sharing they don’t really feel included in conferences, and Microsoft hopes the brand new Groups backgrounds can go some technique to addressing this.

Together with its new designs, Microsoft additionally revealed some new statistics displaying how ubiquitous Groups has develop into for customers the world over. The corporate says Groups is presently obtainable in 181 international locations and 44 languages, and boasts over 300 million customers worldwide.

The brand new picture library is on the market for customers to “take pleasure in” now.

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