5 reasons why you should use a video call
Rishikesh SHINDE
Strategic HR Leader at Honeywell | Transforming Human Resources with Innovation | INTJ | ?? | ??♂? | ?? | ?? | ??? | ?? | ??
WHEN YOU SHIFT TO A HYBRID WORKPLACE
An estimated 80% of full-time workers expect to telecommute at least three days a week even after the pandemic is over, according to Owl Labs. In this hybrid workplace, however, remote employees tend to feel left out. Four out of every five remote workers feel that being remote presents challenges that in-office employees don’t experience, up 10% from 2019.
WHEN A FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTION IS NECESSARY
The visual element of face-to-face communication helps reinforce a depth of meaning that you can’t replicate in writing. The nonverbal interchange of eye contact, facial expressions, body posture, or hand gestures is necessary for avoiding miscommunication and increasing understanding.
WHEN YOU NEED TO CENTRALIZE INFORMATION SHARING
No one wants to be on a 20-person group chat, trying to keep up with each new message that comes through. Centralizing important information by getting on a video call with a larger group of people makes it easier to reach everyone clearly and effectively, without the added burden of constant chat notifications.
WHEN YOU NEED TO GET YOUR TEAM’S ATTENTION
Text-based forms of communication are easy to ignore, especially chats if your internal chat tool is used constantly throughout the day. Think about it: You get a chat, read it, switch back to an email, and then move onto something else, forgetting about the chat altogether.
WHEN YOU WANT TO ENCOURAGE SMALL GROUP COLLABORATIONS
While video calls can be exhausting, it’s an ideal format for hosting small group collaboration opportunities that are missed when you’re not in an office. Instead of trying to collaborate on a large group call, which can be challenging, break off into smaller groups where just three or four employees can brainstorm and collaborate before coming back to the group.
While video shouldn’t be your go-to format for communication, it’s a valuable tool in certain situations. Get intentional about when you choose video over chat to ensure that employees feel heard, connected, and understood