Outlook & Teams Productivity Hacks Every Business Should Know

#MicrosoftTeams #Outlook #Microsoft365 In this month’s Microsoft Tips & Tricks, cofounders Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston share exciting productivity tips in Outlook and Microsoft Teams that save time, reduce clutter, and enhance communication. Whether you're buried in newsletters, booking meetings for a busy team, or navigating new UI changes in Outlook and Teams, Reid’s walkthrough will help everyone at work stay efficient. You’ll explore how to: Create an Outlook unsubscribe rule that can filter 600+ emails a week Manage your unsubscribe folder without losing relevant content Use exceptions like RE/FW so you don’t miss important forwards Navigate the new Outlook calendar view and scheduler Use Outlook templates to automate recurring replies Spot mic issues instantly with the Teams mic indicator Avoid leaving Teams meetings by mistake with new UI prompts Schedule meetings directly from Teams group chat And more usability tricks for Microsoft 365 power users Whether you're building repeatable workflows, prepping for meetings, or organizing collaboration in Microsoft 365, these tools give you an edge. 👉 Want personalized Microsoft 365 support or co-managed IT services? 📧 Reach out at [email protected] 🌐 Visit https://tealtech.com ------------------------------ Additional Resources: Microsoft Teams - Facilitator, Workflows & Agents:    • Microsoft Teams Tools: Facilitator, Workfl...   NEW Microsoft Teams Features & Shortcuts for 2025:    • NEW Microsoft Teams Features & Shortcuts f...   Microsoft Teams & Outlook - Tips, Threads, & Copilot Tools:    • Microsoft Teams & Outlook: Tips, Threads, ...   Copilot guide for SMBs: https://tealtech.com/it-resources/it-... Using Copilot in Teams Meetings: https://tealtech.com/blog/how-to-use-... 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Outlook Unsubscribe Rule 02:00 - Outlook Unsubscribe Rule Demo 03:40 - Customizing Rule with Exceptions 08:06 - NEW Outlook Calendar View 09:00 - New Scheduler in Outlook Calendar 10:30 - Outlook Teams Integration 11:23 - Setting In-person Meetings in Outlook 11:40 - Using Email Templates in Outlook 12:57 - Where to Find Templates 14:06 - Formatting Tips & Saving Reusable Templates 15:00 - Why Templates Save Time 15:39 - Teams: Mic Level Visibility 16:07 - New Teams Mic Indicator Demo 17:40 - Avoid Leaving Meetings by Mistake 19:52 - Schedule a Teams Meeting from Group Chat 20:45 - Outro