Video conference calls have become a new normal in the workplace, to allow for physical distancing.
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Chilliwack Healthier Communities has researched the issue and created a helpful list to combat this specific type of fatigue, based on several news articles, including a feature in National Geographic.
They suggest the following:
乌鸦传媒� Change to phone meetings when possible and consider walking while you talk
乌鸦传媒� Schedule breaks between Zoom meetings and remove yourself from screens
乌鸦传媒� Consider times when video cameras could be optional for meeting participants
乌鸦传媒� Choose 乌鸦传媒渞emove self view乌鸦传媒� from the viewing platform
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乌鸦传媒� Use the chat option to respond instead of giving verbal or visual cues
乌鸦传媒� When possible, take time for personal check-ins at the start of meetings
乌鸦传媒� when working from home, create buffers between work and personal meetings
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