ET18 Wearables in the Workplace

In this episode we explore and ask questions about the use of technology in the workplace, specifically wearables and 'speakables'. We're increasingly used to using devices in our personal lives e.g. fitness trackers and virtual assistants (Alexa, Siri, Cortana), and we anticipate seeing a rise in their use in the workplace. Technology such as this seems to be advancing at an ever increasing pace, but our understanding of the benefits and possible drawbacks is less clear. We think it is important to ask questions before adopting new technology, so before we need to think carefully before introducing new technologies. Recommended resources referenced in the podcast:  http://www.bakadesuyo.com/ Barking up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker  https://digest.bps.org.uk/2017/07/20/oh-dear-even-people-with-neuroscience-training-believe-an-awful-lot-of-brain-myths/ http://www.talenteconomy.io/2017/03/13/firm-uses-virtual-reality-recruit-others-follow/