2015 has long been marked as the year of wearable technology, a concept which is expected to take the working world by storm. With a new era of connectivity being formed, recruitment consultancy Austin Fraser ask how will this improve working and recruitment processes?
Smartglasses:
By equipping themselves with a device such as Google Glass, interviewers will be able to record applicant’s responses to questions. These responses can then be kept as data, measured and stored to improve the candidate experience.
These glasses also allow for remote interviewing which could prove useful in a contract environment. Recruiters would be able to set up a Google Hangout, allowing peers to listen in, share notes and send messages to the interviewers, driving the conversation remotely.
With good practice, smartglasses could be revolutionary, providing a tool for continuous improvement on the recruitment process.
Smartwatches:
Aside from its uses as a discrete project management tool, smartwatches could provide employers with physical tracking. Retail employees, for example, could be tracked around their store, logistics workers could be shown how to work more effectively and for staff who are office based, breaks from sedentary behaviour can be encouraged. Applying this to a recruitment context, consultants can use the smartwatch as a way to streamline their workflow. By being able to access their social updates and emails on the go, recruiters will can maximise their efficiency and keep the consultative conversation going.
Future developments include evaluating employee performance through trackers that would allow managers to analyse workflow to improve efficiency and quality as well as pinpoint any problems.
Smart wristwear:
Within many physical roles, like engineering for example, HR managers would be able to use smart wristwear to monitor heart rates, alerting them if anybody’s gets too high. In work environments with hazardous substances, dangerous conditions or physical exertion, these biometric sensors could help prevent employee injuries.
Nymi’s wristwear offers another work-friendly solution, giving the user the ability to log in to computers, unlock their car and even check you into hotel rooms. As consultants tend to find themselves managing multiple tasks, this band alleviates any potential additional stress.
Conclusion
The world is changing quickly and technology is the driving force. Wearable technology opens the door for a host of great insightful features for consumers and employees across all industries. IT and engineering recruitment consultancy, Austin Fraser always implement the latest technology and research to improve their staff’s working environment. Recruitment is an industry built upon people and wearable technology is only set to streamline workflow and maximise employee wellbeing.