The subtle voyeurism of video calling

The video conference calls that have become a key part of the day for millions of newly remote workers around the world are inviting once-rare “glimpses of the domestic habitats of colleagues,” The New York Times writes. Work video calls on platforms like Zoom, Teams, or Bluejeans are indulging those seeking a rare look into managers' and co-workers’ homes. And as workers become more aware of the “décor peeping” taking place, participants are increasingly curating their backgrounds to make an individual statement to colleagues.