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This is exactly what people are thinking when you use your phone at a meeting Jennifer Fabiano

A new study showed that those who use cellphones during meetings are seen to be less competent and effective workers, unless their boss says to do so. Read More

Advice

5 Zoom tools you need to take your virtual meetings to the next level Wendy Vazquez of Good Side News

Most of us are familiar with the basics of using Zoom, but did you know that there are many other nifty tools available for hosts to use? … Read More

Office Life

What your meeting habits reveal about you Anouare Abdou

Do you have any particular meeting habits while you work? Those habits can reveal a lot about you — find out what they are, here. Read more. Read More

Advice

Using these 5 words in a virtual meeting make you seem powerful Steve Adcock

These five words are associated with successful business meetings than any other words. They often lead to “high persuasiveness” and a “desired response”. Read More

How To

How you host the perfect virtual retreat Rachel Weingarten

In the not so distant past, a corporate retreat was a way for employees and those on the C-Level to connect on a deeper level. Read More

Office Life

You should never wear these 5 items to a Zoom call Kaitlyn McInnis

Now that working from home has become much more of a day-to-day norm than an occasional treat, it’s probably worth putting in a little effort. Read More

How To

Can you turn down an in-person meeting during a pandemic? This is what the experts say Rachel Weingarten

So, what happens when the big boss or head of HR at the company of your dreams summons you into a meeting? Unlike even a few months ago, you don’t have to go. But you should create a contingency plan that proves you’re professional and not slacking off. Read More

How To

4 of the top headphones for virtual meetings Ladders Deals

To help you optimize your virtual meeting set up while cutting out background noise, we’ve rounded up some of the best headphones for virtual meetings. Read More

Health

How to reduce anxiety when video conferences form an important part of your day Your Coffee Break Editors

If your day primarily consists of video conferences — and it’s an important part of your day that causes anxiety — reduce it by doing this. Read More

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