Accenture CEO Julie Sweet made waves when he banned the corporate memorandum. Now he communicates with his employees in the metaverse.

Why it matters: By 2024, the metaverse could be an $800 billion opportunity, and embracing this new communication channel could be key to staying competitive and relevant.

Getting closer: Accenture immediately establishes your company culture by including virtual reality headsets in every new hire’s welcome bag. From there, employees are onboarded and trained in the Accenture virtual office.

• The idea has its roots in learning science, which shows that immersive learning, such as training sessions in the metaverse, increases retention by more than 75%.

However, it does…