One weird thing that is happening in our company.

6 Comments

1. AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:09PM UTC

   Your concern is that they attend via Teams and not in person? This is our preferred method to take advantage of file share and chat in the meetings. We also use the 'raise hand' and 'reactions' to keep the focus productive and inclusive. I'm still new to my organization and I very much appreciate when someone sends me a chat to introduce themself. My closest professional relationships are with colleagues I've never met in person.

2. AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:13PM UTC

   I think it's an option if you're inundated with meeting.

   I do this all the time. It's easier for me.

3. AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:18PM UTC

   I opt for this daily because I like to put my computer on mute and multitask .....I get things done and still attend non-critical meetings too.

   I work in a large organization and everyone does this daily.

4. AnonymousJune 16,2022 at 5:57PM UTC

   As others mentioned, non-productive meetings are so much better to join in Teams. That way, you're able to get urgent tasks done. While paying attention, it provided an extra few hours in the day when I'm normally indurated with meetings. That being said, productive meetings that achieved action plans at the end of most sessions, I wanted to be there in person. Finally, the meetings that I chose to attended in Teams, I already had years of prior relationship with those employees.

5. Michelle OsborneJune 17,2022 at 12:29PM UTC

   I don't see why it wouldn't build trust and relationships. I've built so many relationships for YEARS with people I've never met in person.

   For some, too, there may be accessibility issues that mean being on Teams is easier. For one, if you have team members in other offices, then how are you going to do the in person thing? Have it played through one computer?

   And even if it's all in person, some people (like me) are hearing impaired and so going to an in person meeting is pointless. I miss most of it. On Teams I get to participate.

6. AnonymousJune 17,2022 at 8:45PM UTC

   It’s just a sign of the times. The younger generation have been accustomed to this style of work and prefer it and employers are trying to accommodate this since they are after all the future. You can use virtual sessions to build trust. Leaders just need to be creative about it and still balance having face to face meetings when it’s critical. For ex virtual team building exercises can be fun and engaging if done right,