August 13, 2020 |
As concerns rise over a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus cases, so does the urgency among employers to protect their workforce. Employee well-being is more critical to sustaining operations than ever, and an undeniable need has arisen for smarter ways of working and more connected technology in the workplace. Amidst this changing environment, wearable tech is becoming increasingly prevalent.
On an Upward Trend
The rapidly rising trend of smart wearables can be attributed in part to the fact that they can be quickly implemented and return immediate results in protecting against Covid-19. We’ve seen an average 84% decrease in close employee contacts in facilities within days of deploying wearables.
The acceleration of this tech has been furthered by a more extensive need during the pandemic. While smart devices were once reserved for a percentage of the workforce focused on intense physical labor, they now offer safe distancing and contact tracing features beneficial to all employees. We’re seeing companies utilize up to three times the amount of wearables among their workforce during the pandemic.
Set for the Long Haul
The coronavirus has put a spotlight on how wearables can help with the problem at hand today. However as the technology becomes more widespread, more employers are realizing other benefits connected devices offer, including:
Overcoming Misconceptions
The urgent need for safe distancing and contact tracing systems has required more employers to consider wearables and the theoretical concerns associated with them. In turn, they’re finding apprehensions can be easily addressed, such as:
Looking Ahead
With Covid-19 concerns persisting, the demand for wearable technology is certain to continue into the foreseeable future.
Eventually, when we turn the corner on this disease and social distancing and contact tracing lose relevance in the workplace, wearables can remain onsite and in use, if they’re solving other safety problems.
At that point, workplaces will benefit from the habits formed during this time – workers picking up their device every day, management utilizing data to identify risks – and wearables will have become mainstream.
Haytham Elhawary
CEO & Cofounder, KINETIC
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