The time logs were an accurate capture of what was spoken of are virtually nonexistent. Sure, it captures whatever the writer thought important but it also didn

The time logs were an accurate capture of what was spoken of are virtually nonexistent. Sure, it captures whatever the writer thought important but it also didn't capture all the little side talks which will save you two weeks later when you remember a person mentioning it. As I said, you can also simply decline the meetings you know. Just go to the ones that have an agenda that suits you. If there is no agenda, don't go. If you work from home to escape meetings it is definitely not worth it. I'm convinced remote meetings are a downside of the remote working, not one of its pros. It has pros, like no commute. But when the commute is only 15-20 minutes I'd say it pays off to have your workers in one spot. Just don't set any expected hours. If a person wants to leave at 2pm don't ask questions. He obviously has something to do. Groceries, doctors appointment, exercise, having a beer in the garden; it shouldn't matter.