How pointless meetings can harm well-being at work

Most meetings could be replaced by a simple written document or a chat channel on Slack. — AFP Relaxnews

The meeting is an increasingly contested way of working, especially with the rise of remote work and videoconferencing. Managers and employees alike are complaining that they spend too much time on this deep-rooted part of corporate life, and that it has repercussions on their personal well-being.

All surveys point to the same conclusion: work meetings are on the increase, much to the dismay of their participants. Executives spend an average of 25 hours a week in meetings, whether by videoconference or around a table, according to a study carried out by Future Forum and reported by Bloomberg Law. And it's a practice they consider excessive and of little interest.