In this episode of Shift, Forbes columnist, author and educator Charlie Finch shares his thoughts on the future of work and how VR and the metaverse will fit into the overall conversation about return to office and remote collaboration. Charlie also covers how employees will implement XR collaboration tools in the future workplace and what college students need to do to prepare themselves for a world where work will be remote and globally competitive. In this episode of Shift, we cover: Charlie’s career before he started writing for Forbes. His early experience as an digital pioneer and AOL executive. His parents influence on his thinking and approach to his career. Specifics about the book Metaverse and thoughts about the frenzy around the term “mateverse” and Facebook’s change to the name Meta. Secondlife, VR Chat and how creator economies drive metaverse platforms. Charlie discusses Meta’s hardware ecosystem and the way they are contributing to the overall adoption of VR. The factors that lead to VR adoption and the promise of an integrated and interactive metaverse. Training and simulation VR and the growth of assisted reality applications in the enterprise with frontline workers The implications of working remotely vs being present in the office to connect with colleagues and leadership. Consumer VR vs Enterprise VR Advice to college students about how to manage the transformation in the workplace and how they should adapt to this changing work environment. Will mentorship survive in a future remote or hybrid workplace? How will AI and Chat GPT alter the way that journalists do their work. Links: Connect with Charlie Fink Email: [email protected] LinkedIn Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy Twitter  LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Learn more about Simply Augmented