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This article examines one of the most divisive workplace issues—meetings—and looks at a new study which sheds light on challenges with modern meetings, offering insight for improvement.

Summary

  1. Most workers thought meetings were important, provided they have a clear purpose.
  2. More than 60 percent reported taking meetings while on leave.
  3. Three-quarters said they attended meetings outside their typical work hours.
  4. Almost two-thirds said they skipped meals to attend meetings.

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