How Virtual Reality & Metaverse can be used for Employee Onboarding and Induction?
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, industries face a pressing need for more efficient, engaging, and effective training solutions. Traditional training methods—classroom lectures, dense manuals, and on-the-job shadowing—are often outdated and less effective in transferring complex, practical knowledge. Many companies struggle to bridge the gap between theory and practice, which can lead to high turnover, slow adaptation to new systems, and operational inefficiencies.
According to a recent report, companies spend around $1,200 per employee on annual training costs, with onboarding alone accounting for a large portion of these expenses. Shockingly, 25% of new hires leave within their first six months, often citing inadequate training or onboarding as primary reasons. InfiVR’s AR-powered training in the metaverse is paving the way to reshape these processes.
Why Traditional Onboarding and Training Methods Are Falling Short
Traditional training and onboarding methods have long been plagued by limitations:
- High costs: On-the-job training can lead to productivity losses and consume a large portion of the training budget. Particularly in complex industries like manufacturing, logistics, and construction.
- Low engagement: Studies show that employees retain only about 10% of what they hear in a classroom setting. Whereas hands-on experience dramatically boosts memory retention.
- Inefficiency and inconsistency: Training quality can vary, leading to skill gaps and inefficiencies. Training sessions are often long and overwhelming, resulting in a workforce that’s less confident in performing critical tasks.
Here’s where InfiVR’s augmented reality (AR) solutions stand out. By creating immersive, hands-on training simulations in the metaverse, InfiVR enables employees to learn by doing in a safe, risk-free virtual environment. The result? Higher engagement, faster learning, and a more skilled workforce.
The Power of AR in Training and Onboarding
Imagine a new technician who needs to learn how to operate a complex machine. Instead of sitting through a lecture or shadowing a senior operator, they put on an AR headset powered by InfiVR’s technology. Instantly, they are transported into a virtual replication of their workspace, where they can interact with the machinery, view step-by-step instructions, and even practice troubleshooting—all without interrupting actual production. The experience is highly engaging and allows the technician to build muscle memory, resulting in a 70% retention rate as opposed to traditional methods.
Case Studies: Metaverse Onboarding by Leading Companies
- Accenture:
Accenture developed its “Nth Floor Metaverse” for employee onboarding. This platform immerses new hires into a virtual environment replicating real-world office spaces. Over 150,000 new employees were onboarded using this metaverse in a year, allowing them to explore the company culture, meet colleagues, and collaborate virtually. This has resulted in faster integration and higher employee engagement. - PepsiCo:
PepsiCo uses immersive virtual environments to onboard employees globally. By introducing gamified experiences and collaborative tasks in the metaverse, the company ensures new hires feel connected and aligned with their corporate culture, regardless of geographical barriers.
- Volkswagen:
Volkswagen utilizes metaverse solutions to train and onboard its workforce for electric vehicle manufacturing. Specifically, their initiatives involve VR-based plant tours, assembly line training, and fostering a sustainable manufacturing mindset in new employees. InfiVR is proud to collaborate with Volkswagen, delivering cutting-edge XR (Extended Reality) solutions tailored for employee training and development. As a result, these immersive technologies enhance workforce efficiency, safety, and skill acquisition, allowing Volkswagen’s teams to engage with realistic, interactive simulations for complex processes. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive innovation and empowering employees with next-generation training tools.
- PwC
PwC uses VR and metaverse platforms to onboard staff and train them in critical soft skills, such as communication and leadership. Virtual simulations enhance learning retention and reduce onboarding time significantly.
- Ministry of Energy, GCC:
In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, GCC, InfiVR introduced its cutting-edge Metaverse solution to revolutionize employee onboarding processes. This innovative approach streamlines employee inductions, reducing costs for HR teams and significantly accelerating the documentation process. By leveraging emerging technologies, the Ministry enhances operational efficiency while providing an engaging and seamless onboarding experience for new employees, setting a benchmark for modern workforce management.
InfiVR’s AR training in the metaverse offers unique benefits, including:
- Enhanced Engagement: Interactive 3D visualizations, simulated environments, and gamified tasks make learning enjoyable and memorable.
- Real-Time Feedback: InfiVR’s AR provides real-time guidance and corrective feedback, enabling employees to make mistakes, learn, and perfect skills without real-world consequences.
- Accessibility: Regardless of their location, employees can access consistent, high-quality training experiences anytime, reducing logistical challenges.
How InfiVR’s AR Training Transforms Industries
Scenario 1: Manufacturing and Assembly
In manufacturing, accuracy and speed are key, and mistakes can be costly. With InfiVR’s AR training, new employees can practice assembling complex components in a virtual setting, where they receive real-time feedback on their performance. The result? A faster onboarding process and a reduction in errors by up to 60%, as employees gain familiarity with tools and processes before they even step onto the factory floor.
Scenario 2: Logistics and Warehousing
Consider a logistics company facing a surge in seasonal demand. Instead of spending weeks training temporary workers on picking, packing, and safety protocols, InfiVR’s Metaverse solution lets new hires practice these tasks in a simulated warehouse. They can perfect their skills, understand safe practices, and even rehearse emergency procedures, all in a risk-free virtual space.
A study shows that AR-based picking systems can improve efficiency by 37% and reduce training time by half.
The Future of Training in the Metaverse with InfiVR
By integrating AR with the metaverse, InfiVR is redefining how organizations approach workforce training and development. As more companies leverage spatial computing, AR, and AI, the training experience is becoming more personalized, scalable, and measurable. Companies using AR report a 40% reduction in training costs, and employee satisfaction scores for AR-based training are consistently higher than for traditional methods.
InfiVR’s vision is clear: training should be as dynamic, engaging, and effective as the jobs themselves. With AR, we’re creating experiences that not only transfer knowledge but also build confidence, enhance skills, and prepare teams for the future.
Are you ready to bring your workforce into the metaverse with InfiVR?
By offering immersive, hands-on, and flexible training solutions, InfiVR is helping companies streamline onboarding, reduce costs, and empower employees for greater success.
Contact us at hello@infivr.com to explore how AR can elevate your training programs and redefine your team’s learning journey.
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