Audio-only conference calls are being replaced en masse by more engaging and true-to-life video conferencing solutions. Numerous published articles equate video communication with increased productivity, better connected distributed teams, reduced travel expenses and a simpler way to meet, and this post brings those data points together for an easier way to see the impact of video conferencing through survey results and real-world usage.
Statistics show improved workforces
There’s more to video conferencing than just serving as a convenient way to communicate – it has become an integral part of the way businesses operate, and it has opened the door for more remote work opportunities for individuals. Check out these video conferencing stats below and see how video conferencing is impacting the workforce:
- 99% of respondents think that improving communication and collaboration can impact productivity positively
- 98% of respondents state that video conferencing helps with relationship-building inside and outside the company
- 98% of respondents agreed with the sentiment that improved communication and collaboration lead to improved productivity
- 94% of businesses say video conferencing increases productivity
- 90% of respondents say video makes it easier to get their point across
- 89% of respondents agree that video conferencing reduces time to complete projects or tasks
- 89% of users say video conferencing helps them feel connected
- 87% more people choose to use video conferencing today than the past 2 years
- 87% of employees not physically present for a meeting report feeling better engaged with colleagues through video
- 82% of video users are less likely to multitask (as compared to just audio)
- 76% of individuals use video collaboration to work remotely, and 75% of those experienced increased productivity and an enhanced work-life balance
- 63% of video users miss seeing colleagues’ faces when they can’t join calls
- Adding video to meetings improves productivity by up to 50%
- 43% of users said that video communication helps teams to be more productive despite being in different locations
- 41% of users believe that companies that use video conferencing have more engaged employees
- 38% of users said that video communications allow them to collaborate and share documents more easily and in real time
- 38% of users believe that employees who heavily use video communication are more productive
- 35% of respondents reported using video to feel more valued and included in company culture
- 31% of users said that video communication helps to connect them with customers, clients or partners more easily
- 25% of respondents use video to hold more productive meetings
- 22% of respondents use video to record and share meeting recaps more effectively
Source: Original article 2019 Impact of Video Conferencing Report