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 ...

(NEXSTAR) — If you want to make a great first impression during a Zoom meeting, you might want to check what’s in your background. Some experts are calling it the new business suit. A group of ...

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 ...

In our weird new reality of quarantine and Zoom meetings, many of us are suddenly finding that our homes aren’t quite ready for video conferencing primetime. It’s hard enough keeping pets and children ...

Paddy Ross does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

In the realm of virtual meetings, the background you choose for your Zoom calls may have more impact than you think. According to a study conducted by Paddy Ross and his team at Durham University in ...

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 ...

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 ...

From a swanky private office to an urban startup space, these backdrops let you look professional even if you’re dialing in from your laundry room. If it’s true that your life flashes before your eyes ...

Tips on choosing a realistic Zoom virtual background for your business meetings Your email has been sent We’ve all done dozens – or hundreds – of Zoom video calls by now. And learned how easy it is to ...

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