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4 ways to use Zoom—and 3 ways not to use Zoom—in 2022

Expert advice about Zoom for today’s hybrid work world.

4 ways to use Zoom—and 3 ways not to use Zoom—in 2022

[Illustration: Nico 189]

BY Stephanie Vozza1 minute read

Videoconferencing platforms like Zoom are the next-gen version of conference rooms and watercoolers, conveniently located on your screen at home. But Zoom fatigue is a real thing—especially for those of us who now are working remotely. Avoid it by following these tips:

What to do:

Plan ahead
Make sure every invite has an attached agenda, detailing what decisions will be made, says Darren Murph, head of remote at tech company GitLab.

Make a better connection
In small meetings, move the Zoom window so that the video of the person speaking is directly beneath your camera instead of at the bottom or to the side. It’ll convey the feeling of making eye contact, says Lynne Oldham, chief people officer at Zoom.

Hold Zoom-free days
Even Zoom employees do, on Wednesdays. “It gives you a day for focused work,” Oldham says.

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Stephanie Vozza is a freelance writer who covers productivity, careers, and leadership. She's written for Fast Company since 2014 and has penned nearly 1,000 articles for the site’s Work Life vertical More


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