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Creating an Activity Detail Report

Activity Detail reports provide comprehensive overviews of user-related activity in Mo, helping you track engagement and analyse platform usage.

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Written by Tahera Barok McArthur
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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:

  1. Click Manage Organisation

  2. Click Report Generator

  3. Click Create Report

Direct link: Create Report


Creating an Activity Detail Report

Step 1: Select Report Type

  1. On the Create Report page, locate Report Type

  2. 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:

  1. Select "By Group"

  2. Choose your group type (e.g., Department)

  3. 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:

  1. Start date: Select when you want the report to begin

  2. 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:

  1. Locate the Share section

  2. Select Analyst users you want to share with

  3. 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

  1. Review all your selections

  2. Click Save

  3. 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:

  1. Navigate to Manage > Organisation > Insights

  2. Scroll to Downloadable Reports section

  3. Click View previous reports

  4. Find your report in the list

  5. 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


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