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Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
Keeping Employees Engaged
One of the most desirable benefits of updated training is that it keeps employees engaged and invested in their work. Learners tend to tune out if they’re required to complete the same modules year after year. Even if not required, frequent updates and changes in modality, such as VR eLearning, podcasts or microlearning, can be helpful in refreshing courses and improving knowledge retention among employees.
Engaging training can also improve employee morale with 68 percent of employees saying training is essential to job satisfaction. When employees are taught new skills and abilities, it enhances their performance and shows them that their growth and safety are valued.
Employee training is meant to keep organizations safe and effective. The power of updated training cannot be understated as they truly equip workforces with the knowledge they need to be successful.
New Tech on the Scene
The format in which training is delivered is indeed a powerful resource in keeping learners engaged. With novel technology at their disposal, company leaders have never had so many options in the way their content is delivered.
Some of the most-talked-about tools include VR, AI and 3D technology. While these innovations may sound out of reach, they’re easier than ever for many organizations to incorporate. VR headsets, for example, are becoming cheaper every year and can be easily purchased at many accessible locations for training purposes and beyond.
These tools aren’t just a flashy benefit to tout; they also provide real advantages for companies. Advancements in AI algorithms can quickly design virtual objects and environments for trainees to walk through during their courses. Paired with VR, real-time feedback is more accessible than ever and ensures employees can apply skills immediately. For instance, employees may be tasked to walk through the proper procedure to follow in the event of a chemical spill. By pairing AI algorithms with VR systems, employees can simulate the steps needed to minimize injuries and damage to the environment while receiving real-time feedback.
It’s also important to note that in addition to preparing employees for their jobs quickly, these tools reduce the cost of live coaches and trainers. In-person training can be reserved for courses that require hands-on experience, such as procedures like CPR. Finding ways to balance costs can make these tools that much more accessible.
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2024 issue of Occupational Health & Safety.