According to a recent study from UK-based office search engine organization Office Genie, a significant percentage of experts (36 percent) believe that the use of a wearable in the office comes with many benefits, including increased productivity. The value of wearables in the workplace goes far beyond productivity. With mental health becoming a pressing issue in the entrepreneurial world, giving employees the ability to monitor their stress levels and their overall health is the best way to support a health company culture.
The problem arises when the word “mandatory” starts getting thrown around. The study surveyed experts on the negatives effects of wearables on stress as well, creating a culture clouded with personal data points and mysterious back room discussions about who’s the most stressed out and why. In fact, this kind of big brother surveillance is the number one concern among these experts, the 65 percent expressing their worry. And if that’s a founders plan, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The reality is that wearables shouldn’t be your sole productivity hack. Being a good founder is about finding what works for your team and supporting them when and where you can. While you may be lorded as boss of the week after buying your whole office Apple watches, you’ll be boss of the year if you can find a way to truly motivate them without fancy gadgets. Read more about hacking productivity on Tech.Co
