New Possible’s British Training Awards sets out to discover and celebrate the organisations that are truly passionate about L&Ds role in building a thriving workforce.
In our ‘Sharing Success’ series, we interview British Training Awards Winners to shine a light on the inspiring projects that are improving workplaces across the UK and beyond. In this article we talked to Frank Furnari at ARuVR, Winner of the 2024 ‘Retraining/Upskilling Initiative of the Year’ category.
About ARuVR
ARuVR is the world’s first Extended Reality (XR) L&D omni-platform for enterprises and the public sector. ARuVR’s patented award-winning platform enables in-house teams to create, distribute, analyse and manage both on-demand and instructor-led XR training experiences (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Spatial Computing) using advanced Artificial Intelligence engines.
By blending digital and physical worlds, ARuVR XR Learning is now the ultimate evolution of training providing users with proven pedagogical benefits and strong ROIs to help equip today’s workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to perform in today’s digital ecosystem.
Revolutionising Training: ARuVR's Innovative Approach with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has undertaken a transformative journey in employee training with the introduction of their XR Safety Training Programme, powered by the ARuVR XR L&D omni-platform. This initiative marks a significant departure from traditional training methods, leveraging Extended Reality (XR) technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality to create immersive learning experiences.
The primary challenge faced by Coca-Cola was enhancing training effectiveness while ensuring safety and adherence to operational processes, especially within maintenance and operational departments. Traditional methods often proved slow and prone to errors, with limited scalability. In response, Coca-Cola embraced XR technologies to simulate real-world scenarios in a safe, digital environment.
The ARuVR XR L&D omni-platform enables Coca-Cola employees to engage with virtual immersive work learning modules effortlessly, regardless of prior XR experience. This user-friendly approach has not only streamlined the training process but also significantly improved learning retention, with a remarkable 15% increase compared to traditional classroom methods.
The Outcomes
Jorge Suarez, Corporate Safety Leader at Coca-Cola, emphasised the platform's impact on safety education, stating, "ARuVR has transformed the way we interact, train and develop our colleagues in a safe, scalable and above all simple to operate solution." By gamifying the learning process and promoting active participation, Coca-Cola has set a new standard for interactive and engaging training solutions.
The outcomes speak volumes about the success of Coca-Cola's initiative. The VR-based training has not only enhanced safety awareness and adherence but has also improved employee confidence in handling real-life health and safety situations. Moreover, it has led to a substantial reduction in workplace accidents and near-miss incidents, contributing to a safer work environment and healthier workforce.
The benefits extend beyond safety metrics, the ARuVR platform has demonstrated:
- 15% increase in learning retention compared to traditional classroom training
- 100% reduction in employee risk exposure compared to in-situ equipment and machinery process understanding
- 75%+ increase in the efficiency to train employees
- 80% increase in employee training engagement
- 70% carbon emissions reduction compared to traditional training methods
- Ability to monitor and improve results in real-time combined with live scoring and assessments
Frank commented: “Securing a victory at the British Training Awards is more than just an accomplishment for us; it's a powerful testament that 2024 will be another groundbreaking year for ARuVR. This honour affirms our unwavering dedication to excellence and cutting-edge innovation in L&D. It solidifies our industry leadership and highlights our commitment to staying at the vanguard of L&D innovation.”
Overall, Judges commended the initiative for its 'innovative' and 'tangible' impact.
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