Boss insists "cameras on, no exceptions" policy for remote workers, sparks online debate

The sure sign of a bad rule is utter and complete inflexibility; on the flip side, flexibility is something that is naturally worked into organizations by leaders who want to see and promote mutual success. If you're being overly tyrannical and micromanaging one particular aspect of your employee's work without considering things like their actual output and contribution, you're probably doing something wrong. Are you trying to contribute to everyone's success or trying to pump up your own ego with a power trip?

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Posted by Brad Dickson

There's no problem with requesting everyone to be present and attentive to an online meeting, but there is a need for flexibility in any rule. This worker felt that their boss took things too far by demanding that they have their camera on for an early morning meeting.

Keep reading for this short thread, which sparked vigorous discussion online regarding online meetings for remote workers. It seems that readers generally felt that there was no need to have cameras on in this particular situation. For more, check out this manager who demanded their remote employee have a camera pointed at their face at all times, with no exceptions.