Sometimes you really do need that meeting to partake in a spot of brainstorming or to make sure everyone’s on the same page. But there needs to be boundaries to stop it becoming a free for all.
Communication at work happens all day long and with everyone we interact with. And effective and professional communication should in no way be just limited to your dealings with clients.
It would be a naïve business that didn’t expect any employee ever to call in sick or need to take time off, but it can be good to understand and plan for all the reasons why your employees might need to be absent.