Is it Professionalism or Privacy?

As we all know, Video conferencing applications have become part and parcel of our "new normal" as we make an effort to stay connected, communicate and ease collaboration while we work remotely.

Frequent online meetings have become the norm about eight months with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in our work activities for many types of business and organization. But even as we get used to the early morning "stand-up" meetings, weekly team updates, company town halls and quick check-ins, the etiquette around video conferencing may still seem unclear to some.

Hints: From an employee's perspective, do you have to switch on your video function all the time, or can you leave it off? From a leader's perspective, can you insist that your team members turn on their cameras?

Question: The HR Director of your company approached you to get your advice as she is due to issue a code to all employees by next week. Please offer your recommendations to the HR Director supported with arguments according to the principle-based ethics.