

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The content on this posting is provided “as is” and no representations are made that the content is error-free. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.

The views expressed within this publication are those of the individual authors writing in their individual capacities only – not those of their respective employers. Or download the whole pack by clicking the button below.

Functionally, virtual backgrounds provide privacy in the new remote work reality, but at their best, they can provide an ice breaker for that first call or some light hearted comic relief to kick start your internal meetings with your team. Other times, like when on vendor or customer calls, not so much. Sometimes, when speaking with our colleagues, it’s nice to turn that feature off and give people a little glimpse into what our “real” lives look like outside work. Yes, we’re talking about Zoom virtual backgrounds. Thanks to today’s video conferencing technologies, there’s an easy way to prevent the whole world from seeing laundry piles and roving family members behind us as we do our best to work from home in our makeshift workspaces.
