Young employees aren’t embracing video conferencing any more than older colleagues

Whether or not to use a camera during an online meeting is the subject of much tension in the workplace. — AFP Relaxnews

With the widespread rollout of remote and hybrid work, online meetings have become part of the daily routine for many employees. But not all employees perceive these virtual meetings in the same way. According to a recent survey, young people in particular have issues with this practice.

Anyone who thought that the Covid-19 pandemic might put an end to "meetingitis" quickly found out they were mistaken. From Zoom to Meet to Skype, companies have a wide range of tools at their disposal to enable their employees to meet "face-to-face." But not everyone appreciates meeting up with colleagues via screens, as the 2023 edition of Jabra's annual report* confirms.