It should shock no one that a year into pandemic-induced remote working—that many assumed would last a few weeks max—employees are stressed, fatigued and Zoomed out. The cute virtual coffees aren’t as fulfilling. Volleying between the kids’ work table and our work webinar feels even more draining, and we’ve realized that a good belly laugh in the break room and an occasional hug really do enrich the workweek.
While work from home certainly has its benefits, and many workers may continue to prefer that option , the long-term negative impacts of forced remote working are clearly concerning, and increasingly companies are taking notice. More importantly, many companies are taking decisive steps to help support and encourage optimal employee well-being with their pandemic fatigued workforces.declaring Fridays “Zoom free” among other steps designed to enhance employee well-being.
While this may sound seductively simple for some, others may choose to relieve virtual meeting fatigue in other ways. Deloitte’s Chief Well-Being Officer and author of theWork Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines , Jen Fisher insists employers shouldn’t pressure attendees to always turn on their cameras for video calls. “There are science backed reasons why video conferencing is psychologically draining, and for privacy reasons some people may not feel comfortable with video,” explains Fisher.
1/3 “No Zoom Friday’s” - that’ll last a week. 2/3 “You can take Saturday off” lol wut? 3/3 “here’s a paid week of vacation” (in what is still a pandemic) thanks? Innovative indeed
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