Over 70% of managers report managing a hybrid team as one of their greatest challenges. Despite the stronger drive than ever to get workers back into the office, the reality is that the on-line meeting is here to stay and as we all know, has plenty of room for improvement. But is there is a little more to it than just scheduling less? Yes, and YakBit can provide this data.

Running effective meetings is a skill, and can be strengthened and made more effective. This training and improvement is even more effective when done in-house, and in context.

Over half of all meetings are probably hosted by approx. 10% of employees. These “power users” have an outsized influence on meeting culture, and for setting the tone for the majority of meetings within the company. Using YakBit helps define best practices and areas for improvement.

The HBR provides some data here on the possible correlation of those who do not engage by using a marker of no cameras .. seen as an example of non-participation in small group settings: those who stay muted.

Employees who would go on to leave their organisation within one year of the sample period (attrition group) enabled their cameras in 18.4% of small group meetings, compared to 32.5% for those who stayed (the retention group).