Get real: Bank of America is betting on virtual reality to upskill its staff

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What’s the best way to help employees prepare for the worst-case scenario? For Bank of America, the answer is: rehearse. 

In October 2021, Bank of America introduced virtual reality training across its 4,300 financial centers, staffed by roughly 50,000 employees. The program initially prioritized trainings on client and colleague interactions, but proved to be so successful that the organization has since invested in building additional virtual scenarios as elaborate and challenging as bank robberies. 

Stephanie Schomer
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Stephanie Schomer is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News. She was most recently the deputy editor of Entrepreneur magazine and previously held positions at Entertainment Weekly, … Read full bio


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