# Gamified Profession Experiential training and onboarding is accelerated through tech. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jul 2, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamified-profession ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Gamified Profession trend? **Gamified Profession:** The process of training and onboarding employees is increasingly being enhanced with the help of gamified technology, a process that may become more common as remote work becomes the norm. These platforms aim to enhance skills and engagement in the process of training. ## The consumer insight behind the Gamified Profession trend As remote work has become normalized and in many cases around the world, mandatory, business owners are looking for ways to enhance engagement and interactions among new employees. Training is a crucial step for individuals transitioning into new roles, and requires interactivity in order for skills and policies to be learned effectively. Thus, employers are turning to gamification in order to better connect to employees in transition. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 28, 2019 to Feb 19, 2021 - Published: Jul 2, 2020 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Gamified Profession trend ### Gamified Training As remote work becomes more common, gamification is being used to enhance employee engagement and training. ### Experiential VR Training VR technology is used to create immersive and engaging training experiences that are cost-efficient and highly effective. ### Employee Engagement Platforms Apps and platforms with communication, training, and gamified microlearning courses are used to engage employees and improve their remote work routines. ## What the Gamified Profession trend means for industry ### For EdTech Gamified training and VR technology have transformative potential in education and training. ### For Human Resources Employee engagement and training platforms have important applications in HR, including recruiting, training, and employee management. ### For Retail and Hospitality Gamified training and immersive VR experiences can improve employee engagement and customer experiences in retail and hospitality. ## Workshop question How could your brand use gamification to enhance the training process for new employees? ## Trend signals for Gamified Profession Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 43%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Gamified Profession trend 5 featured examples from Jan 28, 2019 to Feb 19, 2021. - [Employee Engagement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi): BurgerFi Uses an App to Support Training, Communication & Engagement (Category: Business) Implication: There is an opportunity for restaurants like BurgerFi to use employee engagement platforms to improve their operations, training, and communication. - [Gamified Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-spark-city): The Walmart Spark City App Challenges Trainees in a Virtual Retail Setting (Category: Tech) Implication: Retailers can adopt gamified training apps to improve employee engagement, knowledge retention, and sales performance. - [Virtual Employee Training Improvements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-training): Chipotle Announced New Developments to Its Staff Resources (Category: Business) Implication: Chipotle's virtual training programs could benefit other companies in the food service industry who are also looking for ways to improve employee training in remote settings. - [Customizable VR Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doghead-simulations): Doghead Simulations Has Three VR Training Options Available (Category: Tech) Implication: Doghead Simulations offers VR training solutions to improve access to education. - [Gamified Doctor Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-doctor-training): Night Shift by Schell Games is Designed for Emergency Room Physicians (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating gamified training solutions into healthcare systems to improve medical education and patient care. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)