Waterford virtual reality firm to boost workforce

A Waterford virtual reality software firm has said it will trial a fortnightly three-day weekend for employees in order to attract developers in a highly competitive market.

Immersive VR Education, which raised €6.75m when it listed on the junior markets of the Irish and London stock exchanges last year, said it plans to grow its 37 staff by “at least 25%” over the next two years, with a particular focus on web and game developers.