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Virtual Reality–Assisted Training

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Technological advancements have made training more efficient, and virtual reality might be the next tool employers can use to bolster their training programs. One of the newest tools, called the Gear VR, works with a smartphone to create a digital world in which employees can meet with trainers, take virtual tours, and hold virtual meetings. “Virtual reality is infinitely more compelling than other forms of media available today,” AGL Energy Limited Digital Product Innovation Manager Sam King told Computerworld Australia. “As such, we are leveraging it to create engaging experiences that get our messages across, whether it be in training or general communication. There are already real-world commercial applications for VR within our business as it stands. . . . We anticipate VR will have numerous uses within AGL with activities such as office learning and development, on-site safety training, and communication. This could even lead to follow-on benefits for travel costs. The upside is considerable.” Currently the product is being used by AGL as an onboarding tool, allowing new employees to get a taste of the work culture at the company.

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