Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams?

Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out an update to help streamline things.

The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate – grouping everything in one location under the Chat menu. Think of it as a central hub where all your key conversations and notifications live.

The update also includes a new “@mentions” view that gathers all your direct messages and noteworthy mentions in one place. This will make catching up on messages you’re tagged in easier, helping you ensure important notifications don’t slip through the cracks.

Teams will also be getting improved filters and controls so you can, for example, filter out less urgent notifications … or create custom sections to keep your chats, channels, and meetings organised by project or topic.

Another great feature being introduced is a new “favourites” section, allowing you to pin your top chats and channels for quick access.

Also, “threaded conversations” are expected to arrive around mid-2025. This will mean that replies get grouped in the same thread, making it easier to follow discussions without losing track of previous messages.

All these improvements are coming to desktop, Android, and iOS – so your team can stay on top of things no matter where they are.

If you’re not already using Teams to keep communication flowing in your business, now’s a great time to start.