Gone are the days when you worked for a company where everyone lived near the office and worked in-person five days a week while one or two colleagues were remote. When full-time, in-person work was the norm, meetings and everyday work styles were not inclusive or accommodating for these remote workers.
When organizations transitioned from working primarily in-person to fully remote overnight, it created an opportunity to proactively build more inclusive work environments for teams that couldn’t physically be together. Technology can facilitate more inclusive meetings through accessibility features, but we can all take extra steps to make sure our meetings are inclusive.
Here are five tips to help others feel acknowledged, respected, and included in every meeting.