The event
The CODE event by EMB is described as India's largest digital convention. Rrahul addressed 500+ HR leaders from across the country.
The talk
Rrahul explained why the metaverse is a strong option for employee onboarding and engagement, and how it can help companies attract and keep talent.
He began with why traditional onboarding falls short. Citing Digitate (2018):
- People who had a poor onboarding experience are twice as likely to look for another job soon after
- 1 in 5 new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer to friends or family after poor onboarding
He also shared how Kotak Mahindra Bank ran award-winning employee engagement in the metaverse, and how Bosch uses the GMetri metaverse platform for employee training. These are those companies' projects, not Metaverse911 projects.
Key points
How HR teams can use the metaverse:
- Immersive onboarding that goes beyond paperwork and presentations, so new employees feel connected and ready to start
- Practice of real-life scenarios with immediate feedback, building key skills in a safe, controlled setting
- Gamification, with challenges, rewards and friendly competition, to raise engagement and motivation
- Virtual events, town halls and team-building in immersive spaces that bring people together
