It’s been around half a century since computers entered the workplace, and professionals still spend most of their work days sitting in front of a keyboard and monitor.

But we could be on the verge of something radically new.

As the dawn of Web 3.0 approaches, various tech companies, analysts, and enthusiasts are preparing to usher in a new era of immersive, reality-blending online experiences, known colloquially as the metaverse.

The metaverse is currently more of a concept than a reality, but that has done little to stop the hype. According to a global survey conducted by Ciena, a network systems and software company, 71% of professionals can see the metaverse becoming part of existing work practices. Likewise, 40% think that their business will move away from the traditional,…