One surprising response from a recent work-at-home study

Is your virtual tropical beach backdrop or blurred background a distraction for others? Research consistently shows that human beings rely on subtle physical cues in our communication, which doesn’t stop just because we’re no longer in the same room. In fact, the better that technology can transmit those cues, the better we can communicate. Together mode in Microsoft Teams combines decades of research and product development to place all participants on a video call, together in a single virtual space. Allowing the special centers of the brain to function more naturally not only reduces video call fatigue, but improves overall communication and cohesion in a virtual setting. Learn more about how Microsoft Teams is consistently working at improving user experiences.

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