Here are some phone conference etiquette tips that’ll help cut down on the aforementioned annoyances, as well as a few others, so you can take care of business quickly and efficiently: So, what can we do to make these much-needed calls less frustrating and more productive? But these distractions are more than just annoying, they can kill productivity. When asked to pick the most annoying or distracting things about conference calls, survey respondents named these as the biggest offenders: people talking at the same time (37%), too much background noise (24%), meeting-goers not paying attention (9%), music triggered by someone putting the call on hold (7%), and people talking while thinking they’re on mute (7%). So, just how important is it to have distraction-free calls? Consider this: not only are they stressful for you, a recent survey found that they can be downright irritating for those on the receiving end-in other words-customers or clients. Whether it’s kids and pets, or loud TVs, and other background noise, conference calls and working remotely don’t always mix. And with a majority of small businesses reporting that they operate out of their home, distractions during conference calls can be major hurdles to overcome.
If you’re like most of us, you probably find yourself hosting one-or dialing in to one-about five times per week, maybe even more.
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