21st Century Work Life - Remote Working, Virtual Teams And Flexible Working

Current research suggests that having text-based debates can diminish our perception of the other person and that audio-only conversation can build more empathy than that involving also visual elements. What does this mean for virtual teams? visit www.virtualnotdistant.com Pilar and Maya discuss the article: Why You Should Never Ever Argue with Anyone on Facebook According to Science https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/you-should-never-ever-argue-with-anyone-on-facebook-according-to-science.html Is the phrasing “according to science” trying to prevent us from questioning the findings? Do Emojis communicate emotion or belittle it? And what happens when we add contradictory emojis? Are managers nervous about giving negative feedback and causing conflict or upset? Maya gives an example of how easy it is to misinterpret a text message’s intentions. Are even full stops conveying emotion?! If you are nervous about how a message will be received, when possible, get on a call. Moving onto voice/video call also signals