Biosensing tools link physiological data to business performance
Power of the new tools is being evaluated privately to avoid accusations of intrusive behaviour
Washington
THE future of the high-performance workplace is taking shape behind closed doors and kept quiet by non-disclosure agreements.
Across Britain, hedge funds, banks, call centres and consultancies are installing tracking systems to link biosensing wearable devices with analytics tools once the preserve of elite sports. "There isn't a competitive sports team in the world that doesn't adopt high-end analytics tracking the athletes on the field, off the field, at home, when they're sleeping, when and what they're eating," says Chris Brauer, director of Innovation at Goldsmiths, University of London. "The workplace is heading towards that model."
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