Third Siberians frequently consume news during work gatherings, as per VTB's findings.
Here's a more casual take on the topic:
Most Siberians (75%) are Masters of Disguise When It Comes to Ignoring Colleagues During Meetings
Got your attention, right? Well, according to a VTB survey, a whopping 75% of Siberians have honed their skills to a tee when it comes to tuning out their colleagues during meetings. And here's why.
The survey reveals that Russians are dealing with a deluge of meetings, leading to increased multitasking. Overall, 66% of financially active Russians participate in these marathon sessions, with 31% attending regularly. Offline meetings seem to be the preferred choice, with 82% of attendees opting for the face-to-face format. But the digital revolution hasn't been completely ignored, with 45% joining online meetings through various platforms. Interestingly, every fourth employee seems to be juggling both offline and online meetings.
While offline meetings ensure better concentration, every fourth Siberian admitted to letting their minds wander during meetings, planning their evening, reading emails, or browsing social media. On the other hand, half of the participants in online meetings listen attentively, but the other half can't resist multitasking. The numbers are grim: every third participant browses social media or reads news (this is higher than the national average of 24%), 19% prepare or eat food, 13% do household chores with the camera off, and 17% play computer games (compared to 8% nationally).
Online meetings also put dress codes in the backseat. Only 34% of Siberians dress for work calls as they would for an office visit. The rest? 36% of them dress only from the top while the remaining 13% prefer informal or home clothing. Unbelievably, 17% simply turn off their camera to hide their appearance.
Surprisingly, 22% of Siberians believe that people get distracted more often during online meetings, but a third of respondents think that this depends on the individual, not the format of the event. The rest believe that distractions are equally prevalent at both online and offline meetings.
Keep in mind that this information is based on the VTB survey, but some details remain unverified. Still, it's clear that Siberians have mastered the art of multitasking during meetings. If you're struggling to focus, maybe it's time to brush up on those skills!
- Siberians, during meetings, have become adept at multitasking, as revealed by a VTB survey showing that 75% of them often tune out their colleagues in these sessions.
- The survey also found that, among financially active Russians, 66% engage in marathon meetings, with Siberians often juggling both offline and online sessions.
- In offline meetings, 25% of Siberians admit to letting their minds wander, engaging in activities such as planning their evening or browsing social media, while half of online meeting participants multitask, with some browsing social media or reading news during the meeting.
- The VTB survey indicated that, in online meetings, Siberians often compromise on work attire, with only 34% dressing as they would for an office visit, while 17% choose to turn off their camera to hide their appearance.
