The Benefits of XR Training in the Workplace
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Extended reality (XR) is a technology that is widely used in various organisations to train employees in a more efficient way.
An increasing number of organisations are acknowledging the benefits of immersive learning and are looking for new ways to involve it within their employe training programs. However, there is still a large number of companies that find XR complex and do not understand how favourable it can be to their business. Below are some benefits to using XR training experiences within a workplace.
Convenience and Device Agnostic
Unlike some XR training companies, Immersive Learning Solutions uses a platform that allows their experiences to be device agnostic. This lets users access training through any desired device, meaning that there is no need for any adaptions or special equipment. These programs have the capacity to work with any device and most Learning Management Systems (LMS), making the experience more convenient and cost effective for establishments. This also proves beneficial for employees who are undertaking the training program because it means they can access the experience from whatever location is most convenient for them, even from their phone.
Low risk
Training employees using XR allows individuals to see and experience objects and scenarios head on. Employees can confront and identify issues without creating any risks or making any mistakes that could cause harm. For example, users can experience a scenario through XR, which in real life could be seen as a health and safety risks for employees. Organisation’s will also benefit from that fact that XR training means no loss or damage to expensive equipment that could happen in real life training sessions.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations have been limited to how many individuals are allowed in the workplace, therefore making training difficult. XR training means less people gathering together, decreasing the risk of potential infection.
Tailored to any company
The technology that XR uses means it can be suited to any workplace in any industry. Organisation’s that require training for employees can benefit from using XR experiences. Some examples of industries XR has been used in include Health Care, Education, Mining, Transportation and Hospitality. We look to expand to solve efficiencies in other sectors such as automotive, construction, telecoms, retail and more. Looking forward, we wish to expand into all possible sectors.
Immersive Learning Solutions specialises in onboarding however we can accommodate for multiple uses of the platform such as virtual tours, retail experiences and live virtual conferencing.
Employee engagement
As humans, we learn by doing. Organisations can teach their employees in a classroom for as long as they feel necessary, but eventually, they are going to have to go out into the real world and use real tools and equipment. XR gives individuals the opportunity to get a feel for what it is like to be in the workplace and carry out tasks.
Although XR training does not necessarily require any special equipment, using a VR headset allow individuals to be separated from the real world, removing any distractions around them. Throughout the experience, users will encounter virtual workplace faults and issues, meaning they must pay full attention to what’s going on.
Knowledge Retention
An increasing level of employee engagement with XR training will more than likely lead to higher retention levels. Companies hold staff training sessions in aim to pass on knowledge to employees. XR displays 3 times the knowledge retention compared to conventional training.
Cost Effective
The cost of XR training is considered to be low compared to classroom training sessions. Organisations will no longer have to hire training professionals or bring in staff to teach their trainees due to the fact that XR training takes place in a virtual reality. The platform we use means employees have the option to train at home, or a location that best suits them, saving time and money on travel.
XR allows for high engagement and knowledge retention meaning not only initial savings, but accumulated savings on training due to employees being shop-floor ready in a smaller time frame.
Another benefit at Immersive Learning Solutions is that training experiences are a fixed cost, meaning you can send your experience to an unlimited amount of employees without having to worry about extra costs. Whether you have one or one hundred employees, the cost of the XR training experience remains the same as it is not based on views or users.
To summarise, Extended Reality (XR) training proves extremely beneficial for a wide range of organisations. The immersive training method allows companies to deliver relevant information to their staff in an attractive cost effective way. Learning through an XR environment will significantly improve elements such as cost effectiveness, employee engagement, knowledge retention levels, and employee performance in the workplace.