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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I manage a team where someone (or multiple people) are teleworking every day of the week.  I don't suspect anyone of not working (productivity is easy enough to monitor), but I really hate the resulting environment.  Since TW has been implemented, I've seen a drastic decline in teamwork, interpersonal communication, and general team morale.  It's not that people don't get along; it's just not a very dynamic work environment.

And I can't believe anyone who would tell me that having everyone on a conference call together is anywhere near as engaging as having everyone in a meeting.  All of you have kind of made that point by acknowledging that while you are on calls, you are folding laundry, watching news, making dinner, driving kids, etc.  Imagine an in-person meeting where someone is looking at their phone or reading a newspaper during the meeting.

- Guy who's in the office every day[/quote]

I agree with everything you said except I think there is a piece missing from the conference call issue.  I'm put on the "Required" list for conference calls that I would NEVER be expected to attend in person if we're co-located.  They want me on the call just in case there is an issue or question they need me for but the assumption is it's no biggie to have me on the call if I'm not needed as I can get other work done while I'm on it.  If it were an in person meeting, they wouldn't invite me and would instead just follow up with me later.  I think conference call culture has led to a dramatic increase in the number of meetings we're expected to attend since it's expected you can multi-task if it doesn't have anything to do with you.

TL:DR - people get invited to way too many conference calls now.  If you wouldn't expect me to attend in person, maybe don't invite me to call in.  I'm either needed or I'm not and if I'm not, don't put me on the required list.[/quote]

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