[grumpitron]

My company's culture is to have cameras on in all meetings other than company-wide events where you're not presenting (if you are presenting, you're expected to have it on).

Personally I prefer it as it helps me make more of a connection with the person/people I'm speaking with, and keeps me more engaged.

[out-of-ideas]

I dont agree that "culture" is defined to include having cameras on (or off for that matter). The general concept of "working" involves not staring at somebodys face (unless youre editing pictures?) - but coding; not needed. In a meeting where the idea is to present either data (sharing screen) I would also say very not needed. Somebody mentioned needed 1:1's - and I also disagree, it is a want. I've had plenty of 1:1's over the ol cell phone, same effect; video not needed. I typically base small daily meetings based on who is asking questions, and engaging in said issues. And even if engagement is forced (IE calling on somebody to get their attention) video is not needed, I do not need to see them. Somebody's face is not the topic of discussion - maybe for onlyfans but not currently where I am at.