

‘It’s really important to show your face’ These workers are typically less connected and have fewer opportunities, according to the executives surveyed. Nearly all executives surveyed (96%) believed that remote workers are at a disadvantage compared to their on-site counterparts. The challenge of presenting an engaged and ready-to-work image to top management is especially difficult for workers who are off-site.

About 43% of executives suspect employees who are on mute or have their camera turned off during video team meetings are scrolling through websites or social media, while 40% believe they’re texting or chatting. That’s because most executives typically see this behavior as a perceived lack of engagement and a sign of poor performance to come-whether that’s warranted or not. executives at companies of 500 or more employees last month. For the report, Wakefield Research surveyed 200 U.S.

Keeping the camera off during a Zoom call may feel polite, but your boss is more likely to see it as a sign you’re disengaged.Ībout 92% of executives agree that employees who are frequently muted or have their camera turned off during video calls probably don't have a long-term future with their company, according to a new report released Tuesday by Vyopta, a company focused on analytics products used to improve video and web collaboration.
