The Metaverse: a silent revolution for business and HR, but not without challenges!

At a time when the end of the pandemic is marked by a new digital revolution, it is useful to understand what is at stake for the company and HR.

Review co-edited by Stéphanie Foäche and Charles-Henri Besseyre des Horts.

The metaverse, a contraction of meta and universe, appeared in science fiction and gaming universes. Today, it is a shared collective space that offers an enhanced immersive experience. Composed of several distinct spaces, users, in the form of customisable avatars, have access to it via different platforms.

According to Gartner1 , 30% of companies will have products and services in the metaverse in the near future.

Several sectors have recently made their first forays into the sectors have recently made their first inroads into the metaverse, acquiring plots, setting up flags and seeking to create new opportunities…