Microsoft research finds continuous virtual meetings can make you stressed, suggests mini breaks in between
With work-from-home being the new norm in the pandemic-stricken world, companies have been trying to find out the best practices to keep their employees healthy and productive. New research conducted by Microsoft on such lines tells us that continuous video calls without breaks can reduce focus and even trigger stress. The recordings from the EEG during both days confirmed that back-to-back virtual meetings could make one stressed. In addition to the limited duration, the new feature also encourages users to take breaks between each of the meetings. “Our research shows breaks are important, not just to make us less exhausted by the end of the day, but to actually improve our ability to focus and engage while in those meetings,” said Michael Bohan, senior director of Microsoft's Human Factors Engineering group.
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