It promises big impact – as a $5 trillion industry by 2030 and with a positive, "breakthrough" or "transformational" effect on work, according to industry experts. Whilst there are challenges of a shared, persistent, real-time 3D internet, opportunities to revolutionize the world of work are everywhere.
Increasing employee engagement
That concept is already landing well with some employees. A third of those who responded to the Adecco Group Global Workforce of the Future 2022 survey said they would work in the metaverse (32%), with gen Z (46%), agency workers (58%) and those with caregiving responsibilities (47%) especially keen.
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Gamified tasks and workplaces will also be a tool to engage younger workers. Most Gen Z (87%) and millennials (83%) play video games at least once a week and will readily connect to the new environment and norms of the metaverse.
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