{"id":23733,"date":"2022-04-15T16:59:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T16:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixovr.com\/?page_id=23733"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:34:45","slug":"how-to-bring-vr-into-your-employee-training-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pixovr.com\/how-to-bring-vr-into-your-employee-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bring VR Into Your Employee Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n How to Bring Virtual Reality Into Your Employee Training Program <\/h1>\n

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Why Companies are Adopting Virtual Reality Training<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Virtual reality (VR) has already grown in popularity in the gaming world as it creates a more engaging, interactive experience. But does it really have a place in the work environment? The answer is definitively yes. A <\/span>2020 study shared on TechRepublic<\/span><\/a> found that 91% of enterprises had either started using VR or were planning to in the near future. <\/span>Another study<\/span><\/a> stated that 39% of large companies are already using AR\/VR to train employees in simulated environments. VR training is being rapidly adopted by enterprises to enhance their employee training programs and help solve existing problems. The reasons that companies are adding VR training range from saving money to resolving workforce issues.<\/span><\/p>

VR training adoption is happening quickly because it is proving to be an effective addition to existing training programs.\u00a0 A <\/span>PwC study<\/span><\/a> found that VR learners were faster to train, more confident in applying skills learned, more focused, more connected, and that it is more cost effective when compared to traditional training methods. Many other studies have been done to prove how VR training yields a <\/span>43% decrease in workplace injuries<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>76% increase in learning effectiveness<\/span><\/a>, and that the <\/span>benefits of doing VR training are far exceeding expectations<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This paper will cover the reasons that VR training is a great addition to employee training programs and will provide best practices for successfully bringing VR into your program from getting buy-in through to a pilot and eventual rollout to employees. VR training is a great opportunity for training directors to help solve business problems that will be measurable at the executive level. VR training is not a replacement for training programs, but rather a way to enhance training where it is most effective. This paper will help training directors think through appropriate applications and provide the steps to make it a reality.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Six Most Common Reasons Companies are Adopting Virtual Reality for Training Employees<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Many positive things can be accomplished with VR training, but most companies have different primary factors driving their adoption. Understanding the primary and secondary problems that the company hopes to address with VR training is an important first step to know where to start. Here are the typical drivers to review and determine which fit your business needs best.<\/p>

  1. To reduce costs<\/b>\u00a0– When employee training involves heavy machinery that needs to be taken out of production for the training or when it requires workers or trainers to fly to specific locations to access the equipment needed, these scenarios incur high costs. Companies have found that VR training can be used to simulate the interaction with that equipment and can be done without travel, which eliminates those high costs without reducing training efficacy.<\/li>
  2. To fill a skilled labor gap<\/b>\u00a0– Many companies are facing a severe shortage of skilled workers and are having to train unskilled labor in order to fill these gaps. VR training is an effective way to train hard skills from how to repair equipment to how to do it safely. VR training has been shown to be more effective in a shorter time period in training hard skills so companies can get their labor gaps filled more quickly.<\/li>
  3. To improve safety<\/b>\u00a0– Everyone does safety training, yet workplace injuries still happen. VR training has been shown to be more realistic and effective at safety training than traditional training methods. For instance, VR training on fall protection gives the trainee a realistic perspective of falling\u2014which is much more effective than what the classroom or computer-based training can provide.<\/li>
  4. To engage a younger workforce<\/b>\u00a0– Industries, like fast food, whose workforce is primarily young are turning to VR training as a way to engage their employees and as a competitive advantage in a market where there is a labor shortage. Additionally, VR training helps them reduce job shadowing and ramp up time, also helping them save money.<\/li>
  5. To enhance soft skills<\/b>\u00a0– Diversity training and conflict resolution have become serious issues for companies as they try to improve their culture and minimize lawsuits and unhappy customers. However, it can be challenging to teach these skills in a training room that doesn\u2019t have people of other races or angry customers. VR training for soft skills allows employees to practice conversations with people of other genders and races or who seem genuinely angry. Companies are finding VR training can significantly enhance their existing soft skills training to make it much more engaging and successful.<\/li>
  6. To improve employee wellness<\/b>\u00a0– In a competitive job market where unemployment is high, companies are investing more in retaining their employees and ensuring that they are healthy and happy. VR is being used to help employees learn to take breaks, meditate, and be mindful.<\/li><\/ol>

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    How to get Buy-in for Virtual Reality Training<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The first step in getting executive buy-in for VR training is to identify what problem you are trying to solve and what its resolution would mean for the company. Consider the common reasons that companies adopt VR training from the list provided and determine which best fits the gaps or opportunities at your company. Once you\u2019ve identified the primary problem to focus on, gather some basic info on what that problem is costing the company and the potential impact. Here are some ideas for the information to gather on each focus area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Here is the Key Information to Gather to Identify Potential Impact of Virtual Reality Training<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Reason to adopt VR training: To Reduce Costs<\/strong><\/h6>