Integrating metaverse technologies within learning and development

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Metaverse technologies are an emerging tool that have a disruptive and transformative potential to rewrite how business is conducted, especially in learning and development. In the paper by Saeed and Ali (2025), the authors posit that despite some hesitancy toward the emerging technology, metaverse tools can enable accessible, immersive and meaningful skills development and training, thereby increasing collaboration and knowledge retention. The metaverse offers a multitude of opportunities to not only optimize operations and communications but also to develop highly valuable human capital. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.