I see almost exactly the same patterns with remote work. Everyone, especially "important people," gradually wander in. This happens even when the meetings are

I see almost exactly the same patterns with remote work. Everyone, especially "important people," gradually wander in. This happens even when the meetings are scheduled for 5 after the hour, to try to avoid lollygagging [edit to describe behavior, not people]. There's the small talk. Unlike in-person work, I get weather reports from different places on the planet. There's always the "can you hear me," "your audio is off," "you're breaking up," and "how do I share this on whatever meeting app we're using" time once we're all there. An actual meeting often occurs. We still often run late, just like in-person meetings. A few people will connect more directly, excluding the rest of the group, often not telling us at all until afterward. They tell everyone it's "more effective," just like in-person work, meaning they didn't want anyone else's input. This is just what happens with badly-organized (or unorganized) meetings.