What and Why:
Microsoft Teams will now display Assistant information in the Organization section of a user's profile card, in addition to the existing Contacts tab experience. Users can view Assistant information directly from the Organization section when it is populated on a profile, improving the discoverability of Assistant information within Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 565221.
Rollout Schedule:
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Targeted Release (Worldwide): Beginning early July 2026; expected to complete by mid-July 2026
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General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning mid-July 2026; expected to complete by mid-August 2026
Impact on Your Organization:
Who is affected: Organizations that populate the Assistant field in Microsoft 365 user profiles and users who view profile cards in Teams.
Platforms/Services:
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Microsoft Teams (desktop, web)
- Microsoft 365 user profiles
What will happen:
- The Assistant field will be displayed in the Organization section of Teams profile cards.
- This information will appear automatically if populated in user profiles.
- The feature will be enabled by default.
- The Assistant designation is informational only and does not grant permissions, change reporting structures, or modify user roles.
Action Required / Recommendations:
No action is required if your organization already populates Assistant information.
If you want to review or configure this property:
- Review Assistant property settings in SharePoint Admin Center → More Features → User Profiles → Manage User Properties → Assistant.
- Notify executive assistants and support staff of this change.
- Update internal documentation if applicable.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.