'Someone left the mic on': How to make virtual meetings less draining


With everyone working from home, virtual meetings have become more common. However, they can quickly become tiring if not done properly. — Christin Klose/dpa

Videoconference meetings have become the norm with everyone working from home, though it's not uncommon for participants to become fatigued with such communication methods. One expert explains why that is and shares ways to make virtual chats far less draining.

You're not alone if you're exhausted after a full day of attending videoconferences on Zoom or Skype – they sometimes feel more overwhelming than meeting the pre-pandemic way, face-to-face.

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