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The Year in Tech 2022: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review
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The Year in Tech 2022: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review, Larry Downes, Jeanne C. Meister, David B. Yoffie, Maelle Gavet
October 2021
Beginner
176 pages
2h 27m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available
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HOW COMPANIES ARE USING VIRTUAL REALITY TO DEVELOP EMPLOYEES’ SOFT SKILLS

by Jeanne C. Meister

Today’s companies are facing a growing soft skills gap. Recent studies found that 59% of surveyed hiring managers and 89% of executives reported difficulty recruiting candidates with the requisite soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.1 And these soft skills are only becoming more essential (and more difficult to develop) with the growing prevalence of remote work. Without access to in-person training and education, what can businesses do to help their employees develop these vital skills?

One promising solution is virtual reality. Unlike traditional e-learning solutions, VR tools offer learners a truly immersive experience: ...

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