Meta has long been bullish on virtual reality, and its latest report suggests companies need to be too to stay competitive.

With around a third of the US and UK workforce working remotely, companies need to redefine their approach to community and inclusion and explore innovations like the metaverse and virtual reality, according to a new report. about the future of work at Meta.

“Over time, this will push companies to find more creative and innovative ways to engage their increasingly distributed hybrid teams to deliver the immersive and inclusive experiences they expect,” the report said.

For this research, Meta said it interviewed 2,000 employees and 400 business leaders across the…