In just a few years' time, remote work has taken over the workplace. According to a recent study by S&P Global, 80% of businesses have embraced either fully remote or hybrid work models and with it, the tech stack used by organizations to support their business has evolved significantly After all when you work from home, communication, collaboration, and culture are just a few of the aspects of running a business that needs rethinking. That's why now more than ever it is mission-critical for companies, managers, and individuals to get acquainted with the remote tech space, and learn about what’s out there.

It’s 2023, and by now, Remote work has become a widely adopted model throughout large parts of the world. In the US specifically, according to a recent survey by Zippia, 26% of employees are now working remotely, and it’s predicted that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025! So, it’s clear to see that remote work will become a permanent feature of the modern workplace and is here to stay.

And although remote work comes with many benefits for organizations (like increased flexibility and access to a wider talent pool) it has also presented new challenges, in particular for managers of remote teams.

In the age of remote work, virtual meetings have become a staple in our daily routines. However, with the increase in virtual interactions, many of us feel the effects of the so-called ‘meeting fatigue’. The constant barrage of video calls and online interactions drains our energy and negatively impacts our productivity and well-being, which in turn hampers our professional life significantly. But luckily there’s a cure! To solve this virtual meeting fatigue puzzle is to rethink your approach to virtual meetings. In this article, we'll dive into the why and how regarding meeting fatigue, the psychology and physiology behind it, and what you can do to fight it. We’ll provide tips and tricks for conducting productive and engaging virtual meetings, and discuss strategies that improve both your productivity and well-being and that of your team. So, let's dive in and learn how to make virtual meetings work for you - but first, let’s start with the basics.