# Soothing WFH Features The New Microsoft Teams Feature Helps Consumers with Health and Productivity By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-feature References: [news.microsoft](https://news.microsoft.com/features/new-tools-can-help-boost-wellbeing-soothe-unexpected-stresses-working-from-home/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIkhozQG0s4&feature=emb_logo) The longevity of working from home during a global pandemic is proving to be quite strenuous on consumer's physical and mental wellbeing, but a number of new Microsoft Teams features are attempting to address the latter problem. For one, the platform is bringing back the daily commute—well, in a modified sense. This feature will help consumers facilitate better work- and home-life transitions by creating the boundaries that physical commutes once provided. On the Microsoft blog, scheduling a “commute” for the beginning of a workday is described as "setting aside time to prepare for work, whether it’s going for a walk or planning tasks with a cup of coffee." For the end-of-the-day, on the other hand, users can customize prompts to reflect emotionally, celebrate their daily accomplishments, and even meditate with Headspace. The wellness company is a partner in this project. Image Credit: Microsoft ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Work Wellness:** The rise of remote work has created a need for innovative solutions that promote physical and mental wellbeing for individuals working from home. - **Virtual Commute:** The introduction of a virtual commute feature on platforms like Microsoft Teams provides a way for individuals to transition between work and home life, promoting better work-life balance and boundaries. - **Collaborative Wellness Partnerships:** Partnerships between technology companies like Microsoft and wellness companies like Headspace offer opportunities for collaboration in creating innovative solutions that support employee wellness in the remote work setting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore creating new features and platforms that support wellness and work-life balance for remote workers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can collaborate with technology companies to develop digital tools and content that promote mental and emotional wellbeing for individuals working remotely. - **Communication and Collaboration:** The communication and collaboration industry can incorporate features like virtual commute into their platforms to enhance the remote work experience and support the overall wellbeing of employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-1.md) - [Integrated Workplace Productivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intregrated-workplace-productivity.md) - [Employee Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-app2.md) - [Health-Focused Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productyve.md) - [Wellness Productivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongehome1.md) - [Remote Work Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myremoteday-app.md) - [Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-session.md) - [Wellness Productivity Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongehome.md) - [Socially Vibrant Virtual Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sociallyvibrant-metaverse-platform.md)