With modern technology, the way people hold meetings, discussions, and training has changed drastically, and many people now prefer online formats to on-site ones. While there are real disadvantages, the overall impact of conducting these activities with digital tools is positive.
Admittedly, holding meetings virtually has several drawbacks. One of the main disadvantages is the distraction that people often face during meetings or training. As people are quite active on social media, they often receive notifications sent by friends or family members. As a result, they are more likely to miss important information. Another downside is the lack of communication between employees. Face-to-face communication can pave the way for workers to enhance their relationships and the way they tackle problems together. If companies only hold online meetings, in-person interaction between workers can decrease significantly, which can have a negative impact on the company’s income and reputation.
Nevertheless, these potential downsides pale in comparison with the benefits. As commuting to the workplace requires time and money, workers might have to spend excessive amounts of money and time on travelling. Therefore, many companies have started conducting online meetings using apps such as Zoom, helping their workers save money and time on travelling and avoid the stress caused by traffic during rush hours. Furthermore, online meetings can also reduce the costs of organizing meetings. In addition, companies can benefit from the features of online tools. In traditional meetings, if people cannot come on time, meetings are not held again for them. As a consequence, they may get incomplete information. However, online apps offer recorded videos that can be watched later.
In conclusion, although users can be disrupted during meetings by notifications or calls and relationships between workers can be weakened, online meetings not only help people save money and time spent on travelling but also allow workers to watch recorded videos afterwards. I believe that the benefits of online meetings should be seen as a positive improvement for companies, even though there are a few downsides.