“Play 4 Performance” Gamification Revolutionises Corporate Training HKPC Academy Empowers Employees' FutureSkills and ESG Awareness

(Hong Kong, 23 July 2024) With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the HKSAR Government's effort in promoting Innovation and Technology (I&T) in recent years, there is a pressing need for talent to reskill and upskill with digital knowledge and soft skills to stay competitive in the market. In view of this, the HKPC Academy organised the “Play 4 Performance” Corporate Experience Day (P4P) on 22 July to showcase new interactive training solutions that combine gamification and technological applications to enhance employees’ technological know-how, team spirit and soft skills, so as to support the upcoming I&T development trend.

In the event, nearly 200 Human Resources, Learning & Development, and corporate training professionals from diverse sectors gathered to explore the latest trends and training activities shaping the job market. These included cutting-edge technologies like VR, as well as immersive team-building exercises such as “Team Unlock+”, “Happy Burger”, and “The Legend of Babylon”. Participants could embark on thrilling virtual adventures, collaborating to find clues and overcome challenges. This VR-powered team building tool supports up to 80 users in real-time, immersive experiences with customisable avatars, therefore maximising training efficiency and engagement. Recognising the growing importance of ESG in the future workplace, the Experience Day incorporated sustainable development strategies and ethical practices into training activities. For instance, the “Eco Crisis” exercise emphasised effective communication, active collaboration, and ESG considerations in crisis management, thus cultivating participants’ skills like creative thinking, problem-solving and responsible decision-making – all aligned with ESG goals. For more diverse training solutions, please refer to APPENDIX 1.

Ms Karen FUNG, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager, InnoPrenuer and FutureSkills of HKPC, said, “As the labour market keeps changing, companies are placing more emphasis on talent with creative thinking, flexibility, and good communication skills to enhance team cohesion and overall performance. HKPC Academy is actively initiating innovative, diversified, and high-value training services, ‘Play 4 Performance’ is a pioneering training model that has successfully demonstrated the power of ‘gamification in training’ to the industry. It showcases how the strategic integration of I&T, game-based learning, and multi-faceted skill development can significantly improve employee engagement and effectiveness. Over the past two years, the Academy has organised a range of free experiential taster sessions and corporate workshops, attracting approximately 600 participants from diverse industries, including finance, retail, food services, travel, aviation, information technology, Government, and education. HKPC Academy has also won the ‘Outstanding Corporate Training Organisation’ and ‘Outstanding TechEd Training Service Provider’ awards for two consecutive years, further affirming industry support and recognition for our training services.”

Moving forward, the academy will continue to collaborate with the Government, business sector, academia and I&T partners to expand Hong Kong's future I&T talent pool. For more information on training programmes, please visit: https://www.hkpcacademy.org/ or contact the HKPC Academy.

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The HKPC Academy’s “Play 4 Performance” Corporate Experience Day attracted over 200 HR, L&D, and corporate training professionals from diverse sectors gathered to explore the latest trends and training activities shaping the job market.

HKPC Academy’s “Play 4 Performance” is a pioneering training model that has successfully demonstrated the power of “gamification in training” to the industry.

Participants experience various training programmes in small groups, including cutting-edge technologies like AR/VR, as well as immersive team-building exercises, etc.

APPENDIX 1:
“Play 4 Performance” Key Training Programmes: