Deploying Wearables in the Workplace

Since the release of the Fitbit activity tracker in 2009, wearable technology has taken the market by storm as top brands like Apple, Microsoft and even Nike consistently release more and more wearable products to a consumer base hungry for the latest lifestyle tech. But what potential do these devices hold for employers? Should businesses be deploying wearables to their employees, and for what purpose? In this episode, host Barry Ross, senior product and marketing manager at Panasonic, and guest John Harris, global research and development director at Panasonic, discuss the wearable technology market and how it may impact work across industries.

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