Imagine a future where employees are virtually interviewed, onboarded, and trained. Maybe they attend events and career fairs in the metaverse, or host meetings wearing VR headsets. That future is happening now as virtual reality (VR) takes over the administration of human capital and human resource management in the workplace.

What is the metaverse?

The metaverse isn’t one single thing or type of technology. Instead, it’s a broad shift in how we access, leverage, and interact with technology. The metaverse is an assemblage of virtual reality and augmented reality with some aspects of the digital and physical world thrown in. Clear as mud, right? Think of the metaverse as an immersive experience where people can explore virtual spaces as if they were there in real life – socializing, shopping, learning, exploring, and collaborating.

That last bit excites human resource managers in particular. As the economy becomes borderless and the pandemic has forced many business owners to rethink the need to have four walls, one area where business has suffered has been team collaboration. Sure, tools like Zoom help bring us together for meetings, but that isn’t the same as sitting across the table from someone. The metaverse hopes to make that a reality, allowing you to sit in the same room as a colleague, even if they live on the other side of the planet.

How VR can transform HR.

The benefits that the metaverse and virtual reality technologies can bring to HR managers are limitless. Candidates able to see and respond to your job posting? Your applicant pool went from regional to global. Training a new employee in operational processes? They no longer need to be in the same country. Organizing a career fair or conference? You don’t need to book or pay for expensive conference space. All can be done in the cloud.

The metaverse makes it possible to have more engaging interactions with people, no matter where they are. Without the restriction of physical boundaries or proximity, an HR manager can foster and support a worldwide team without ever leaving their home. It’s an exciting time to be in business.

If you have questions about managing your company’s HR, even if you’re not ready to launch into the metaverse, the team at Propel is standing by. From general admin services to your complete HR department, we take on the nitty-gritty so that you can concentrate on what you do best: bringing home the bacon. Say hello and start the conversation today.