Team members introduced their pets to colleagues, wore funny hats and there were reports of one executive in a full-length sparkly gown.
There are sure to be epic fails as well. Those external meetings when your cat jumps on the keyboard or your children barge into the room.
The home environment is a minefield for the inexperienced and the professionals alike - with children a common theme.
In 2017 the children of Professor Robert Kelly barged into the room when their dad was explaining South Korean politics - live on BBC news.
Robert Kelly was on a live interview with the BBC when his children made an appearance.
As video conferencing becomes the new norm - and more children stay home from school - there is plenty of advice out there for new recruits to make it a seamless success.
Here are a few tips:
Set up your space: Find a private spot to make your call and make sure the background is tidy.
If you don't have time to tidy up a virtual backdrop - this way instead of a sink full of dishes you could be sitting on the beach or in space.
Don't sit too close to the camera and make sure your face is well lit - do not sit in front of a window.
