Pernod Ricard India Reinvents Onboarding with Virtual Reality Experience

Stepping into Pernod Ricard India as a new hire no longer means sitting through slide decks or classroom-style inductions. Instead, employees are welcomed into Cheers VRorld—a cutting-edge virtual reality onboarding program that immerses them in the company’s culture, operations, and leadership from day one.

With a VR headset, recruits can virtually meet the CEO, explore factory floors in Nashik, and even navigate bustling retail markets—all without leaving the office. This interactive journey includes avatars, quizzes, and 360-degree storytelling, ensuring every employee—whether in Gurugram, Nashik, or regional offices—shares the same engaging starting point.

The initiative reflects Pernod Ricard’s “people-first culture,” scaling induction while keeping it personal. Over 100 employees across 14 locations have already experienced the pilot, and the company plans to expand the program throughout 2026.

By replacing traditional onboarding with immersive technology, Pernod Ricard signals a bold shift in employee engagement—showing how legacy industries can embrace innovation to transform workplace experiences.