Tech

While the metaverse is still in its infancy, the conversation surrounding this technology has ramped up in recent months and could have a massive impact on the workplace.

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates discussed how increased flexibility will lead to the acceleration of metaverse development in an end-of-the-year personal blog post.

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta has announced that its U.S. offices by the end of January, but employees will have the option to delay their return to June.

According to a new report from Owl Labs, 54% of UK workers said that incorporating a metaverse within the workplace could improve hybrid work arrangements.

According to new data from Pi Labs, the proptech industry saw a 360% increase in investments this year, which amounted to £1.6 billion.

The A3 shows that North America ordered record numbers of robots during the first nine months of 2021 as companies struggle to find workers during the labor shortage.

As the metaverse continued to grab more headlines, some experts believe that this technology could play a significant role in how companies hire new employees.

Electronics company Lenovo has revealed its anticipated technology trends for 2022 and how new tools will impact hybrid worker communication and collaboration.

A 2020 report from the World Economic Forum found that the number of jobs destroyed by technology will be surpassed by the number of jobs of tomorrow. 

While there are concerns about AI’s role in the workplace, if approached correctly, companies that use this technology can make positive contributions around the world.