I wanted to bring up an interesting workplace policy change that's recently been implemented at my company. They've decided to make it mandatory for employees to be online on Discord in a voice call during working hours. This decision has sparked quite a debate among my colleagues, and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on what would constitute an ideal feedback on this workplace culture change.
Some employees argue that this policy enhances communication and collaboration, especially in a remote work environment. They say it can replicate the casual, in-person conversations and camaraderie that have been lost in the transition to remote work.
On the other hand, many employees are concerned about the impact on work-life balance and privacy. They feel that being constantly on a voice call can be invasive and distracting, leading to burnout and decreased productivity. They also worry about potential privacy issues when it comes to discussing personal matters or dealing with sensitive information.
What is your overall opinion on the mandatory Discord voice call policy?
Do you have to put up a status "Going to-da-loo" if you need to pee? :P
I personally prefer tools like Gathertown where you don't have to be permanently on call in the same meeting room. People can come and meet you, discuss their stuff and then get out of your office and let you focus.
Good idea Butt I think "gather.town" would be better suited for this
TBH, this is a good compromise in the WFH vs RTO debate.
The fully remote policy was a major factor in my decision to join. Now they're talking about mandatory in-office days. Has anyone successfully pushed back against changing work arrangements? What was your approach?
Lately I have been going to office often and every time I try to focus and work, some or the other person is on a teams calls talking out loudly. It was really very difficult to work for me. Just curious if you guys also feel the same wa...
I don't think we can call them toxic for enforcing WFO. It's their company, they make the rules and they enforce them...
