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There has been much discussion around the concept of the metaverse over the past year, but the ins and outs of this digital universe are yet to be fully understood.

Nike has acquired RTFKT, a digital sneaker company launched in 2020, as it continues committing to playing a part in the creation of the metaverse.

Although some companies view remote working as a hinderance on business growth, this arrangement may actually help startups attract and retain top talent.

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.