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The reluctance of CEOs to invest heavily in an immature tech sector is somewhat reducing demand for skills development in related areas such as virtual reality (VR), he says. And that could hinder rapid adoption or even piloting of metaverse technologies. The WEF expects most companies to adopt metaverse-related technologies such as machine learning, cloud computing, and AR/VR this year. However, nearly three-quarters of respondents to a recent Salesforce survey said they do not have the digital skills they need in the workplace now or in the future.

More broadly, metaverse technologies can both alleviate and exacerbate the challenges associated with remote and hybrid workplaces. For example, VR enables scenarios such as digital representations of the workspace or virtual employee meetings, notes Lars Hyland, director of training at Totara Learning. This can be especially valuable in the first months of work, he says, as it helps colleagues connect and get to know the workplace culture.

“Getting to know your surroundings quickly is key because it chile mobile database you to feel more connected to your colleagues, both new and experienced,” he says. “When remote or hybrid work arrangements are the default, this is even more important.” At the same time, he says, the loss of nuances like body language or eye contact in the hiring process is one of the challenges of the metaverse.

Ultimately, enterprise decisions to invest in metaverse technologies must be balanced against overall IT needs and available talent and resources in other key operational areas.