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It also provides an opportunity to build a positive work environment where employees genuinely feel like the company cares about their wellbeing.
AI-driven wearable safety technology facilitates recognition. Providing management with easy to act on metrics highlights the strengths and achievements of workers. Create a human centric safety culture that champions people and builds confidence. Some developers have even incorporated gamification into wearables, making the process even more engaging and genuinely fun.
Actively encouraging improvement, safety wearables are an investment in the growth and development of workers. Wearables have the power to show a company commitment to workers and their growth. Providing growth opportunities that improve physical health benefits workers at work and at home. It is a commitment to their holistic personal health that adds genuine value and builds loyalty.
In one simple investment, wearable safety technology addresses the work, the environment and the potential for growth, key underlying factors that influence loyalty. By focusing on worker health and wellbeing, a deeply human need, companies can build meaningful relationships with employees that lead to their long-term retention.
Anina-Marie Warrener is the Content Manager for Soter Analytics.
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