Why Virtual Reality will transform remote work
- jbaptistebrunet
- 14 juin 2023
- 4 min de lecture
The possibilities of virtual reality (VR) have always been endless. First and foremost known in the world of gaming and entertainment, VR has then transcended above and beyond with the help of technological advancements. VR now is changing the way we work and how work is done from recruitment, and client engagement, to boosting employee productivity.
Many sectors are utilizing VR to impact workplaces. In healthcare, VR is being used to train doctors and medical professionals for critical surgery, as well as in optimizing patient data and checking vital signs. VR is also getting traction in the field of marketing with big brands such as Nike and Adidas utilizing VR solutions to efficiently market their products. More and more sectors are seeing the beauty of VR and are using it to improve their business processes.
Probably one of the biggest breakthroughs of VR in the workplace is in line of remote work. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, offering remote work or work-from-home (WFH) has been a staple work arrangement for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and companies with a global workforce. But just like all good things, there are numerous drawbacks to remote work such as isolation, ensuring effective collaboration, and communication gaps.
It's a good thing that the application of VR solutions covers that and more. Here's how VR is changing the game in remote work and why you should start using it for your business and existing workforce.
Creativity
It’s a no-brainer that a fine piece of modern technology such as VR becomes a real game changer in terms of improved creativity. Especially when paired with something in the workplace so mundane and lackluster like video meetings, you can expect higher levels of creativity compared to a meeting via virtual call or in person.
Because of the rise of VR, you never have to be stuck in dull meetings ever again. There are specialized VR tools for remote work that replicate the sensation of being in a physical workspace with your co-worker where you’re also free to move around and interact with your surroundings.
Productivity
A variety of tasks can be done twice as fast and more efficiently with VR. Let’s say you’re doing the menial task of organizing important digital files. VR can easily streamline your files without the threat of them being misplaced, lost, or worse, hacked because of today’s handy VR features such as end-to-end encryption and multiple-factor authentication.
There’s always the argument over VR causing nausea and migraines due to overextended use, but that’s usually a case of poor VR equipment and mishandling. Businesses would need to invest in proper equipment if they want to ensure long-term remote productivity in VR.
Collaboration
If we were living a decade earlier, no one would probably believe the thought of VR promoting a sense of community and revolutionizing collaborative working. VR offers more than allowing new ways to hold meetings. VR can help you maintain the vital human connection with your team, specifically if they are oceans apart.
In a time where the only sustainable mode of communication for businesses is online, VR provides a nice change of pace where managers can high-five their employees for a job well done or a freelancer presenting their pitch to a client on an infinite virtual whiteboard.
Recruitment
Technological advancement has always been beneficial to a company’s recruitment process— from helping to reduce paperwork and online assessments to automated screening. And with one of the latest emerging tech trends which is VR, recruitment efforts can turn it up a notch when it comes to building a global team.
VR can help hiring companies set up a virtual equivalent of their office or replicate its working environment for candidates to be immersed in. Companies could also provide practical skills assessments in the form of interactive talent trials to see if any of the candidates are a good fit for the company.
Onboarding
Let’s be honest, nothing beats the feeling of seeing the office for the very first time and meeting your colleagues during company onboarding. Even if you’re an introvert, you’re still going to appreciate the feeling of communal spirit and warm acceptance into a new environment.
Well, you can still experience that with the help of VR onboarding. Today’s VR technologies can provide you with virtual office tours without the burden of long travels, as well as letting you have direct contact with your new team. These are important to help you adjust and settle in quickly with your new company.
Employee training and development
VR ensures a swift yet risk-free way to offer first-class on-the-job training. According to PWC, VR quickened training up to four times more than in a classroom. Learners are more confident to apply their skills to the test, as well as more emotionally engaged and less distracted than their peers who were taught via e-learning.
Consider the needs of your workforce when creating VR training programs. Invest in proper VR hardware—there are many in the market so pick out what suits your team and your budget. Also, don’t forget to keep your training programs short but meaningful to avoid fatigue and nausea.
About Rem.Up Consulting
VR is not the only good thing for your business, remote business consulting works wonders too. Many dedicated consultants out there will be more than happy to help prevent your business from landing on the rocks. But the thing is, you won't know how to look for them unless you're going for niched experts on networking platforms or consultants in big traditional consulting firms that can cost you valuable time and resources depending on what you need.
Rem.Up Consulting is a fully remote business consulting firm that works with talented business consultants and specialized freelancers from all over the world. We can find and match you with the right global partner in your sector so you don't have to do all the search and administrative work on your own. You're most welcome to check our website, and when you're ready to give us a go, you can contact us for your free one-on-one consultation.
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