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Gravity Union is a Certified Living Wage™ Employer
Gravity Union is proud to announce that we are once again certified as a Living Wage™ Employer in BC!
Unlocking the Power of Calculated Columns in SharePoint Lists: Automate Date Metadata
Unlock the secrets of calculated columns in SharePoint. In this post, we explore setting up formulas that automatically generate dates based on status changes, making data management simpler and more efficient.
Enhance Your SharePoint Experience with Edit in Grid View
Elevate your SharePoint Document Library management skills with the Edit in Grid View feature. Explore its advantages, recent updates, and step-by-step instructions to streamline your workflow and improve efficiency.
How Microsoft Copilot Can Help You Improve Compliance
Microsoft Copilot isn't just another AI tool—it can actually help strengthen your organization's compliance by addressing security risks, privacy concerns, and content accuracy with built-in protections and governance features. Learn how.
Partnership Spotlight: Overview of Collabware
Explore how Gravity Union's partnership with Collabware is transforming information governance with intelligent automation and compliance-driven cloud solutions for records management.
How to use Flexible Layout for SharePoint Page Design
SharePoint’s new Flexible Layouts give you more creative control over page design, allowing you to resize, overlap, and arrange web parts with greater freedom. This guide covers key benefits, best practices, and mobile considerations to help you create dynamic and engaging SharePoint pages.
Partnership Spotlight: Overview of Orchestry
Discover how Orchestry’s powerful Microsoft 365 solutions, paired with Gravity Union’s expertise, simplify governance, boost productivity, and empower teams to work smarter.
9 Lessons We've Learned from 9 Years of Gravity Union
Celebrating nine years of Gravity Union, we're sharing the invaluable lessons that have shaped our journey—from building strong SharePoint foundations to embracing AI, fostering community, and being recognized as a Great Place to Work. Discover how these insights drive our success.
How to Set Up and Use SharePoint Calculated Columns (a Step-by-step Guide!)
Learn how to set up and utilize SharePoint calculated columns to extract the year from date fields. This step-by-step guide will help you enhance your data organization and efficiency in SharePoint.
Partnership Spotlight: Overview of filerskeepers
Gravity Union’s partnership with filerskeepers enhances compliance and data governance by simplifying data retention. Learn how this legal-tech leader helps organizations align with global regulations using innovative tools and expert insights.
Gravity Union Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™
Gravity Union is thrilled to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fifth consecutive year! This recognition highlights Gravity Union's dedication to fostering a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and growth through competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a dynamic team environment.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR): What it is, Benefits and How to Implement in SharePoint
This article explores how Optical Character Recognition (OCR) transforms document management in M365 and SharePoint. From improving searchability and automating metadata to supporting compliance, discover practical tips and tools for implementing OCR effectively in your organization.
Switching Back to Classic Chats and Teams: Your Guide to Navigating Preferences in Microsoft Teams
Struggling with Microsoft Teams' new interface? Explore tips to optimize your experience or switch back to the classic view for a more familiar workflow.
Understand Custom Microsoft Copilot Agents: Unlock Tailored AI Solutions for Your Business
Enhance your organization with custom Microsoft Copilot agents: use cases, benefits, and key considerations for deploying these AI-powered assistants across Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Learn about licensing, example scenarios, and how Copilot agents can help boost productivity—plus tips for making the most of your deployment.
Purview Records Management — Strategies for a Successful Start
Learn key strategies from our recent 'Purview Records Management' webinar to kickstart your Microsoft Purview RM journey. From an overview of Purview’s capabilities to essential adoption tips, this recap highlights insights that can help streamline your records management efforts.
Essential Tools for Compliance and Management: An End-to-End Guide to SharePoint Premium (Part 2)
Discover how SharePoint Premium’s advanced governance features help IT admins streamline compliance, access control, and content management. This guide covers SharePoint Advanced Management, Microsoft 365 Archive, and Backup, providing essential tools for maintaining secure, efficient, and organized data environments.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs): What They Are, Key Benefits, and How to Stay Compliant
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) help organizations comply with privacy regulations like FIPPA by identifying and mitigating privacy risks. Learn how PIAs ensure data protection, key benefits, and how Gravity Union can support your compliance efforts.
Transform Your Workplace with Microsoft Viva Analytics: A Guide to Organizational Network Analysis
Microsoft Viva Insights can transform your organization's productivity and collaboration through powerful Organizational Network Analysis (ONA). Learn how to visualize and analyze relationships within your company to drive effective decision-making and foster a connected workplace.