Navigating Your Career in the Metaverse

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pandemic has altered every aspect of how we get work done, including just how much time we need to spend together in person.  And with all of the exciting new offerings of the metaverse, companies and their employees have more options for collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction than ever before. On this career development episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer welcomes Barry Vince and Sarah Cameron from Motive Workforce Solutions for a conversation about the future of work in the metaverse. From retaining employees and building company culture to finding your next position within the company that you’re currently at, this episode is filled with insights into the future of work, within the metaverse and beyond. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p><strong>What is the metaverse and how do we work in it? </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The metaverse is a virtual reality world where collaboration happens. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Currency, social media, and gaming platforms all live in the metaverse. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Jobs in the metaverse shot up in popularity in the wake of the pandemic. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Advantages of working in the metaverse</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The collaborative energy that exists in the workplace can be replicated in the metaverse. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Workplace culture can be experienced from around the world in the metaverse.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Employee interest and retention increase with natural interactions, even d