Hybrid Meetings –The Solution to Full WFH negative effects

In today's ever-evolving work landscape, hybrid work has gained significant traction. Years ago, organizations worldwide embraced the shift to work from home due to COVID-19. Now that the health risk is slowly lessening, the new approach known as hybrid meetings has emerged as a crucial element in maintaining effective communication and collaboration.

Despite this, many employees have protested against this new model. For them, full-time remote work has become the standard of work. It has become a very pressing issue right now. Its associated concern is its effect on our mental health.

This article will explore the problems with full remote work and how hybrid work and hybrid meetings can fix them.

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Unveiling the Negative Effects of Full Remote Work

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The work-from-home model has allowed employees to manage their professional and personal lives, eliminating the need for commuting and enabling a better work-life balance. However, this new setup brings its own challenge: the potential impact on mental health.

Here are the challenges that full-time remote work brings:

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1. Excessive Use of Technology

Technology may have been created to help people make their jobs faster and more efficient, but excessive use also has negative effects. Prolonged exposure to gadgets may cause the following problems:

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Physical Effect

• Metabolic disease due to an unhealthy lifestyle because of a lack of time management due to excessive use of technology.
• Headaches and vision problems, including pain, redness, dryness, and blurriness, because of lack of screen time.
• Body and muscle aches due to posture problems when using technology for a long time.
• Sleep problems due to exposure to blue lights from gadgets

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Mental Effect

• Chronic smartphone stress occurs when phone notifications create stress-fear memory pathways in the brain.
• Depression and anxiety are linked when extreme use of technology happens.
• It may also cause a lack of attention, low creativity, and addiction.

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Social Effect

• Implementation of full remote work lessens social interaction, which creates a feeling of isolation.

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2. Blurring of Boundaries

Full remote work has given us flexibility in time. But we must admit that it's difficult to set boundaries when working remotely. Many may extend their time working as there is no rush into working at home, and sometimes they forget it is time to stop working.

More importantly, when working from home, some people need help separating work from chores, which may result in a lack of focus and lesser productivity at work.

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Hybrid Work: The Key to Addressing These Challenges

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Hybrid work can offer solutions to the negative effects of remote working. This working model allows for a blend of in-person and virtual interactions. Here are the reasons why hybrid work is a success.

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1. Flexibility and Work-life Balance

Since hybrid work is a mix of in-person and remote working, employees can still enjoy the flexibility of working due to their schedules. Also, it is still cost-effective, and a set of work boundaries can be implemented.

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2. Control in the use of technology

Since excessive use of technology poses some risks, implementing hybrid work allows workers to only partially depend on technology, thus reducing screen time. Also, when in the office, some organizations encourage employees to take a break, unlike remote work, where they will need help managing them.

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3. Improve Social Health

Since hybrid work is a mix of in-person and remote work, employers can now have in-person social interaction with other employees. This lessens the anxiety, depression, and isolation of full remote work.

And since half of the schedule is remote, they can still work remotely and collaborate with other employees through hybrid meetings.

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Hybrid Meetings Bridge the Gap in Hybrid Work

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Since communication is still vital during hybrid work, high-tech devices are still needed. You only want the best during your hybrid meeting. Devices that will make you stand out regardless of your location That is why Coolpo Camera is dedicated to creating the best hybrid meeting devices.

With their Coolpo AI Huddle Pana, Mini, and Mini Lite. It is equipped with the latest technology to carry out hybrid work requirements.

To learn more, below are the features of the cameras:

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Coolpo AI Huddle Pana

• 360-degree horizontal FOV
• 1080p video quality
• MeetingFlex®Technology—Speaker and Gesture Tracker
• 4 smart microphones
• 15 ft. sound pick-up range
• 360-degree audio output

Coolpo AI Huddle Mini

• MeetingFlex®Technology—Gesture Recognition
• 110-degree horizontal FOV
• 4K video resolution
• 6 mic arrays
• 21 ft. pick-up range
• Noise and echo cancellation Feature

Coolpo AI Huddle Mini Lite

• MeetingFlex®Technology - Group and Individual Mode
• 120–degree horizontal FOV
• 4K Camera Sensor
• Electret mic
• 6 m sound pick-up range

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Conclusion

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In conclusion, while full remote work initially provided employees with flexibility and a better 

Work-life balance, it has also had some negative effects, particularly on mental health, due to excessive use of technology, blurred boundaries, and decreased social interaction.

To address these challenges, hybrid work emerged as a solution. Hybrid work offers flexibility and work-life balance while allowing for controlled use of technology and improved social health through in-person interactions.

As hybrid meetings play a crucial role in bridging the gap in hybrid work, the right device for effective communication and collaboration should be leveraged. Coolpo cameras, such as the Coolpo AI Huddle Pana, Mini, and Mini Lite, are specifically designed to enhance hybrid meetings with their advanced features and technology. These devices provide high-quality video and audio capabilities, meeting the requirements of hybrid work environments.

In the ever-evolving work landscape, hybrid work and meetings offer a balanced approach that addresses the negative effects of full remote work while incorporating the benefits of flexibility and technology. By embracing these solutions, organizations can create a more productive and healthy work environment for their employees.

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