Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource: How to Make the Most of Remote Meetings

These days, remote meetings are an essential part of business operations due to a strong shift in remote working, how virtual meetings are perceived, the gig economy, globalisation and advances in technology. 

The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) has required that employers activate remote working and social distancing which immediately changes and challenges the way in which organisations conduct business. It is important that businesses are empowered to continue to operate in a manner that supports business requirements and does not put key business decisions or outcomes in jeopardy.

We may roll our eyes at the thought of some meetings, however irrespective of a personal appetite to attend, the truth is that every minute spent in an ineffective meeting comes at a large cost in terms of lost productivity and time.

Many leaders feel more comfortable in face to face meetings and it is natural to have a fear that remote meetings may be less productive or successful, but that need not be the case. 

In fact, there is a large proportion of the workforce such as millennials who welcome this as a preferred approach. Here are our top tips to help remote meetings run smoothly.

Ai Group is continually publishing new resources for employers regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have now released a dedicated Coronavirus COVID-19 Advice and Resources webpage with resources to ensure employers stay up-to-date with the latest information and advice. Additionally, our Resource Centre is producing and updating a range of templates for your use with a comprehensive list of these COVID-19 Resources available here. For further assistance please contact our Workplace Advice Line on 1300 55 66 77.