Why is the metaverse a boon for HR professionals?
Metaverse = immersive digital and virtual worlds
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the emergence of the metaverse, which opens the door to new career paths, transforms how knowledge is managed within companies (training, onboarding, etc.), and eliminates certain geographic constraints.
Recruitment processes will also evolve and be implemented in these digital worlds.
Job interviews, onboarding… what HR practices could emerge in these areas?
Job interviews are often cited as an example because many companies have focused on this area to develop their first experiences with the metaverse, with varying degrees of success
In a few years, there will be many advantages to using the metaverse for initial job interviews, as it helps, among other things, to avoid cognitive biases or discrimination.
You must ensure that the avatar you’re interacting with is indeed the candidate you’re looking for.
How can HR professionals adapt?
The metaverse requires a specific shift for HR professionals.
We need to rethink the experience by including interactions between candidates and local guides to help them discover different cultures and highlight specific points of interest.
In addition, annual training should also take place in the metaverse. This implies, in addition to redesigning training programs to suit the metaverse, that companies must reflect on the challenges of evolving knowledge and skills.
There are therefore multiple impacts on the horizon for HR professionals.
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