[jill48]

I don't think I'm understanding the problem. Are they actually walking AWAY from you while you are speaking, or are they just not looking at you? I'm busy from the moment I walk in to work, and that usually means during report also. I may be delegating (on paper) other's assignments, or cleaning up the desk from the previous shift so I have some place to sit. Just because I'm not looking directly at you doesn't mean I'm not paying attention. Considering I'm writing down half of what you say, or making notes of things to do, doesn't mean you are not getting through to me. But I may be misunderstanding you. Maybe you mean they are actually walking away from you and that would be rude, disrespectful, and irresponsible. I also like walking rounds, but getting others to do that is like pulling teeth.