There are a variety of benefits to online meetings, especially for companies with global employees. They ensure that everyone is on exact same page, no matter where they are located. This makes it easier for everyone to communicate and ensures they all know the objectives of the organization.
Virtual meetings aren’t as disruptive than traditional ones. In a well-run conference, the agenda will have been distributed prior to the event, participants will be encouraged to pre-read the materials and stay silent until it’s their turn to speak and the chair will make sure that the meeting is kept in order and runs on time.
This can also reduce the amount of chit chat during meetings, which could eat up valuable time. It’s fine to be friendly however, there are better venues for it than a business gathering.
Online meetings also save time on the logistics, since participants don’t need to go to a central location. This is especially beneficial for people who have childcare or other responsibilities that prevent them from going out of their homes. Additionally, it can increase the number of attendees at meetings that would be otherwise far away.
Meetings held online will also reduce the cost of a face-toface meeting. This is because the presenters don’t have to pay for catering or an event space. This is especially useful for small-sized companies seeking to reduce their expenses.