What Is an Activity Detail Report?
Overview
An Activity Detail report shows:
✅ Specific user activities (Moments created, rewards sent, etc.)
✅ Activity breakdowns by person or group
✅ Time-based trends (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
✅ Custom date ranges
✅ Exportable data for further analysis
Use Cases
Track engagement: Monitor how actively colleagues use Mo features.
Identify trends: Spot patterns in recognition, rewards, or content creation.
Measure initiatives: Evaluate the impact of engagement campaigns.
Report to leadership: Provide data-driven insights on platform adoption.
Analyse by department: Compare activity levels across different teams or locations.
⚠️ Note: You need Analyst permission to create and download reports in Mo.
To check your permissions: Contact your Mo administrator if you're unsure whether you have Analyst access.
Accessing Reports
Navigate to the Reports section:
Click Manage Organisation
Click Report Generator
Click Create Report
Direct link: Create Report
Creating an Activity Detail Report
Step 1: Select Report Type
On the Create Report page, locate Report Type
Select Activity Detail from the dropdown
This report type focuses on user activities within Mo.
Step 2: Name Your Report
Choose a clear, descriptive name that identifies:
What activity you're tracking
The time period covered
Any specific focus or segmentation
Step 3: Select Activity Type
Choose which user activity to track in this report.
Available activity types:
Moment Created Tracks when colleagues create and share Moments (posts).
Reward Sent Tracks when rewards are given to colleagues.
Idea Shared Tracks when colleagues submit ideas.
Nomination Made Tracks when colleagues nominate others.
Example: To track how many Moments colleagues are creating, select "Moment Created."
Step 4: Choose Segmentation
Segmentation determines how activity data is broken down in your report.
Three segmentation options:
By Person
Breaks down activity by individual user.
Shows:
Each person's name
Their individual activity count
Comparison across all users
Best for:
Identifying top contributors
Recognising active users
Spotting low engagement individuals
Individual performance tracking
By Group
Breaks down activity by a group category you select.
Available group types:
Department
Team
Office location
Custom groups (if configured)
Shows:
Each group's name
Total activity for that group
Comparison across groups
Best for:
Comparing department engagement
Identifying high-performing teams
Spotting regional differences
Resource allocation decisions
To use By Group:
Select "By Group"
Choose your group type (e.g., Department)
The report will segment by that grouping
No Segmentation
Shows total activity without any breakdown.
Shows:
Overall total for selected activity
Aggregate numbers only
Time-based trends (if granularity selected)
Best for:
High-level overviews
Total platform activity
Simple trend tracking
Executive summaries
Example output: Total Moments Created: 1,247
Step 5: Set Time Granularity
Time granularity determines how activity is grouped over time.
Five granularity options:
Daily
Shows activity for each individual day.
Best for:
Short-term campaigns (1-4 weeks)
Daily engagement monitoring
Identifying specific high/low activity days
Detailed trend analysis
Weekly
Shows activity for each Monday-Sunday week.
Best for:
Monthly or quarterly reviews
Spotting weekly patterns
Comparing week-over-week trends
Standard engagement reporting
Monthly
Shows activity for each calendar month.
Best for:
Quarterly or annual reviews
Long-term trend analysis
Executive reporting
Year-over-year comparisons
Note: Shows full calendar months, or to-date if month is incomplete.
Yearly
Shows activity for each calendar year.
Best for:
Multi-year comparisons
Long-term strategic reviews
Historical trend analysis
Board-level reporting
Note: Shows full calendar years, or to-date if year is incomplete.
Total Only
Shows one total for the entire selected date range.
Shows one total for the entire selected date range.
Best for:
Simple totals
Specific period summaries
Quick snapshots
Single-number reporting
Output format: Total Activity (1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025): 2,847
Step 6: Set Date Range
Choose the time period for your report.
Date range options:
Unrestricted: Select any start and end date. No limits on how far back or forward you can go.
Setting your date range:
Start date: Select when you want the report to begin
End date: Select when you want the report to end
Date range best practices:
For daily granularity: Choose ranges of 1-4 weeks for readable reports.
For weekly granularity: Choose ranges of 1-3 months for optimal viewing.
For monthly granularity: Choose ranges of 3-12 months or full years.
For yearly granularity: Choose multi-year ranges for historical analysis.
Common date range examples:
Last 30 days: Quick snapshot of recent activity.
Current month to date: Track monthly progress.
Previous quarter: Quarterly performance review.
Full year: Annual reporting and analysis.
Financial year: Align with company financial periods.
Custom campaign period: Match specific initiative timelines.
Step 7: Share Report (Optional)
Share your report with other Analysts in your organisation.
To share a report:
Locate the Share section
Select Analyst users you want to share with
Shared users can view and download the report
When to share:
✅ Collaborative analysis projects
✅ Department-level reporting
✅ Cross-functional reviews
✅ Regular stakeholder updates
Who can you share with: Only users with Analyst permission can access shared reports.
Privacy note: Shared reports are visible to selected Analysts but not to general users.
Step 8: Save and Generate Report
Review all your selections
Click Save
Your report is created and begins processing
The report appears on the Reports page and will be available for download once processing completes.
After Creating Your Report
Viewing Your Report
To access your newly created report:
Navigate to Manage > Organisation > Insights
Scroll to Downloadable Reports section
Click View previous reports
Find your report in the list
Click to download
Report format: Reports typically download as CSV files, which can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or other spreadsheet applications.
Best Practices for Activity Detail Reports
Regular Reporting Schedule
Establish consistent cadence:
Weekly reports: Monitor ongoing engagement and spot issues quickly.
Monthly reports: Standard review cycle for most organisations.
Quarterly reports: Strategic reviews and planning sessions.
Annual reports: Year-end analysis and year-over-year comparisons.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use reports to:
✅ Identify engagement gaps
✅ Recognise high performers
✅ Measure initiative effectiveness
✅ Allocate resources effectively
✅ Set realistic goals
✅ Track progress over time