Before you hop on your next Zoom call, you might want to tailor your background in a very particular way, says a new study. Doing so could make everyone else on the call perceive you as being more ...

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Anurag's interest in technology was sparked around 15 years ago when he first tried a Nokia smartphone, one of those Windows-powered devices. Having only used feature phones up until then, he was ...

It’s important to conduct “background checks” on new employees — but a new study is taking it to a whole other level. Have plants in the background during your work-from-home video conference? It ...

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To inspire the most trust in those you interact with during video meetings, ensure you have plants or books strategically positioned behind you. That’s according to new research, which looks at how ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers evaluated the impact of gender, facial expression, and video background on first impressions of competence and trustworthiness during ...

Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. Those looking to impress on their next video call should opt for a background of houseplants or bookcases, say the authors of a ...

People give a better first impression on Zoom calls if they have books or plants behind them, rather than a living room or a novelty background – such as a walrus in front of an iceberg. “With ...

“Let’s go on a trip. Come with me. Grab your book bag, get your passport, ear muffs, a hat, swimming goggles, sunglasses, some sunblock. You might also want to put some snacks in there, gloves, and a ...

There’s your home, there’s the office, and then there’s Zoom. With a little help, you can be in all three places at once, including somewhere you’ve only seen on TV, on a poster, or in a catalog. Zoom ...