For many remote employees, their day is defined by video calls, often leading to stress, exhaustion, and a sense of burnout. Experts recommend several strategies to help mitigate such effects including:
- Set clear agendas to keep meetings focused and efficient.
- Turn off self-view to reduce the anxiety and distraction some experience by seeing their own image all day.
- Use neutral backgrounds to reduce additional visual stimuli and to help others focus.
- Avoid multitasking. Close unnecessary tabs to stay present and focused during the call.
- Build in breaks between video calls and spread-out meetings to allow time for rest and reset. Encourage audio-only options when video isn’t essential, giving employees a chance to recharge.
- Limit unnecessary meetings and consider whether a quick message or email could suffice.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to relax the eyes.
