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Challenges of returning to the workplace a key discussion during Business Week

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The challenges of returning to work after COVID-10 are a challenge that many companies are grappling with. “While people believe that this is the time to invest in technology, and many companies have, there has never been a time when you have to invest more in your people,” said Graham. “In creating emotionally and psychologically engaging workplaces, I found some correlation between the link between workplaces where employees feel safe, are able to take risks, and willing to go above and beyond due to their emotional and psychological responsiveness there is a link between the provision of these types of jobs and the increased use of technology by people. " Dr. Rob Graham, author of the bestselling novel "Mandate to be Great," shares this knowledge during Business Week in North Bay, coordinated by the Nipissing-Parry Sound Business Center, as the events take place October 18-22. “While people believe that this is the time to invest in technology, an

Data privacy and health wearables in the workplace: Who should be accountable? (Reader Forum)

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As 5G networks expand, industry experts are watching how the spread of 5G will stimulate the growth of wearable devices. Even without 5G, the market for connected wearable devices doubled between 2016 and 2019 and is expected to reach more than one billion by 2022, according to Statista. One area where the demand for wearable devices is expected to increase is in corporate wellness programs. More companies than ever before are handing out company-sponsored wearables to encourage employees to follow healthy habits - such as taking a certain number of steps per day - in order to lower the company's health rewards. Wireless fitness trackers and smartwatches provide an easy way to keep track of employee progress. Carriers are also likely to benefit from this trend, both in delivering the devices and their connectivity to enterprise customers, and in managing buyback programs. This places Carrier in a critical position to help organizations better manage