Why you should use VR for critical collaboration

There are upsides and downsides to the sudden arrival of the remote work era. The upsides are many: greater personal flexibility for employees, access to a world-wide talent pool, and the potential for cross-border collaboration. However, there’s a significant downside. It’s simply the reality that, for most, remote meetings are less engaging than in-person gatherings. Without the physical presence of co-workers, collaboration lacks a certain charge and electricity. And this adds up over the course of a workday, leading to what’s coming to be known as ‘Zoom fatigue’ - something that, according to a recent Robert Half study, plagues 38% of surveyed knowledge workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a big issue. The Harvard Business Review has found that an engaged employee is 55% more productive than one who isn’t. And, often, crucial meetings are where productivity matters most. Optimal decision-making requires concentration, energy, and creativity during pivotal discussions. So, how do you retain the advantages of remote work, but add the energy that typically goes missing in remote meetings via video conference or comparable means? Virtual reality (VR) is a powerful solution to maximize collaborative productivity, especially with regards to critical meetings. ‍