Editorial

A female auto mechanic in a green uniform and red hat working on a car engine in a garage.

Editorial

The Employee POV on Wearables in the Workplace

Workplace loyalties are fragile in America today, with just 22% of adults reporting that they feel loyal to their company, and only 28% agreeing that their company culture is caring & understanding (PwC). Could wearable technology increase office morale? Yes, it could; but it could also pose a major threat to morale in the workplace in cases where employers fail to mollify their employees’ concerns. Technology that enables workers to do their jobs better – by making it easier to perform tasks, to produce efficiently, and to provide better service – not only makes for stronger employees overall but generally makes for a more satisfied workforce, or so one would imagine. In addition, the integration of wearables into corporate or employer-sponsored health & wellness programs can lead to a healthier, more productive, and even happier workforce. But in order for wearable technology to have a positive impact in the enterprise, employers must consider those who will actually use the devices, those who will wear the smartglasses and sport the smartwatches over the course of the workday. Let’s say you’re an executive or manager responsible for bringing new technology into your business, and you decide to adopt wearable tech; a key […]

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Medex ambulance uses Google glass on ambulances

Medex ambulance a leading health care provider is the first to use Google glass in their ambulance to help save lives.

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A person wearing red smart glasses, with the text 'SMART GLASSES' visible in the background

Editorial

Lee Co’s Insight Tech Platform for Facility Managers

Lee Company is introducing INSIGHT. The industry-leading platform including smart safety glasses, GPS, geo-fencing, TechLink field mobility tools and our Digital Sound Technology (DST). DST provides ultrasound diagnostics that deliver invaluable “Insight” for trouble shooting, scheduled maintenance and predictive maintenance.

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