In the wake of COVID-19, we predict more company practices will move to a digital platform. Zoom meetings have become the new normal for many businesses, as so many companies move to a working-from-home model. While training was already moving in the direction of the virtual realm, the pandemic has created a need to develop more tools to learn and work remotely. Well, now thanks to a company called Tailspin you can practice firing someone in virtual reality. You never forget the first person you had to fire, you don’t know how to start the conversation, and you’re both nervous. In a worst-case scenario, your employee could become upset and cause a scene, or even get violent. No one knows how they will handle that situation until you are confronted with it.
What Is It?
Virtual reality, or VR for short, is a simulated experience that is on the rise. Through VR you can get very close to, or very far from, experiencing the real world. Usually, you put on a pair of VR goggles and are immersed in a 3D experience. It's been used for entertainment, and now to sharpen business skills.
While VR was a huge novelty a few years ago, developments are being made to apply the technology to widespread uses. As it stands, VR technology can be a little pricey with sophisticated equipment. But, the same could be said when the first computer came out, and now there are multiple in every office.
Who Is He?
His name is Berry, the VR character developed by Tailspin for you to fire. If you are too harsh with your delivery, he may hang his head or even cry. This can help individuals develop skills if you have never had the misfortune to need to fire an employee before. It used to be that technological advances that affect the business realm were huge, few, and far between. Now, these opportunities are popping up constantly. The business world is rapidly colliding with the digital world, even more so now. Berry will be the first in a long line of VR applications for business.
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