The real cost of bad meetings
If you’ve ever sat in a meeting thinking, “Why am I even here?”, you’re not alone.
Too many professionals walk out of meetings drained, frustrated, or quietly wondering if they’re the only ones who feel like it’s a waste of time. That emotional toll is real — it chips away at motivation, connection, and the energy people bring to the rest of their workday.
And it’s not just a personal frustration — the data confirms it’s a global problem.
Microsoft’s Work Trend Index found that since 2020, employees now sit in 3x more meetings per week, with heavy users spending over 7.5 hours weekly just in meetings and listing ineficcient meetings as the number 1 barrier to productive work.
The fallout?
68% don’t have enough focus time,
64% lack the energy to do their jobs effectively
Bad meetings don’t just waste time — they quietly erode culture, slow innovation, and cost organizations far more than they realize.
At Helen & Co, we believe meetings should be the most energizing part of your workday — not the most draining. We design and facilitate conversations that spark clarity, momentum, and real connection so your team leaves not only with decisions made, but with energy left over to do their best work !
If bad meetings are ruining your work life, send us a message so that we can fix your next meeting together. :)
