It depends on the relationship and company size. For a small company, it might be fine, but in a larger company, it could lead to unnecessary drama. Default to no unless the relationship is friend-like.
It avoids potential drama if the boss doesn't follow back, and it keeps your social media posts work-safe. You should act as if your boss follows you regardless.
Yes, but only if it's a casual internal meeting. Avoid eating on camera to prevent discomfort for others. Lean off-camera to take bites and return.
It's appropriate to turn off your camera when you're not presenting professionally, such as during internal meetings. Companies should encourage camera-off culture to reduce Zoom fatigue.
Announcing note-taking prevents others from assuming you're distracted or doing unrelated tasks like sexting or texting the dog walker. It maintains professionalism.
Instead of traditional small talk, share a random story or interesting background item to fill the silence. This avoids awkward questions about the weather or location.
Yes, improving video and audio quality can make you appear more professional and be taken more seriously in meetings. Invest in a good camera and microphone.
Between remote jobs, social media and new vocabulary to describe burnout, work looks different in 2024 than it did just a few years ago. Today, as a sneak-preview of the guest host for next week, you'll hear an episode of Help Wanted, the show Nicole cohosts with Jason Feifer. In this episode, Nicole and Jason answer questions on FAQs on new work norms, like: should you follow your boss on Instagram? And, when is it okay to turn off your camera on a Zoom meeting?