How to Rotate Meeting Times Fairly Across Time Zones

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How often should meeting times rotate?
A common approach is to rotate weekly or biweekly. Monthly rotations also work for less frequent meetings. The key is establishing a predictable pattern so everyone can plan ahead.
What if some team members refuse to attend early or late meetings?
Frame rotation as a fairness commitment from leadership. If certain slots are truly impossible for someone, document those constraints and adjust the rotation to distribute remaining inconvenient slots among those who can participate.
Should all-hands meetings also rotate?
Yes, especially for global companies. Alternating between two or three time slots ensures different regions get a turn at the convenient time. Recording all-hands meetings for async viewing also helps.