Video call fatigue impacts 55% of hybrid workers – Kahoot!
28% of workers said they are now less tolerant of interruptions from children or pets during calls, and 50% objected to people eating or drinking on calls.
Research from Kahoot! revealed that 55% of hybrid workers in the UK suffer from video call fatigue, with younger employees feeling it the most.
The survey found that while remote working is still in demand, new challenges have emerged around video calls, security, and relationships at work.
11% said working from home led to increased weekly alcohol consumption.
Despite this, 74% believed hybrid working improved personal relationships, and 63% felt it had a positive effect on relationships with colleagues.
46% of hybrid workers said they were more productive in the office, while only 23% believed they got more done at home.
Attitudes to video call etiquette have changed, with 28% saying they are now less tolerant of interruptions from children or pets during calls, and 50% objecting to people eating or drinking on calls.
Security issues were common, with 32% overhearing confidential calls in public places.
Over half believed colleagues had faked technical issues to leave calls, and 36% thought people worked less at home than in the office.
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