As concerns rise over a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus cases, so does the urgency among employers to protect their workforce. Employee well-being is more critical to sustaining operations than ever, and an undeniable need has arisen for smarter ways of working and more [connected technology](https://www.wearkinetic.com/3-covid-19-workplace-concerns-wearable-tech-addresses/) in the workplace. Amidst this changing environment, wearable tech is becoming increasingly prevalent.

**On an Upward Trend**

The rapidly rising trend of smart wearables can be attributed in part to the fact that they can be quickly implemented and return immediate results in protecting against Covid-19. We’ve seen an average 84% decrease in close employee contacts in facilities within days of deploying wearables.

The acceleration of this tech has been furthered by a more extensive need during the pandemic. While smart devices were once reserved for a percentage of the workforce focused on intense physical labor, they now offer [safe distancing](https://www.wearkinetic.com/4-tips-for-forming-a-safety-bubble/) and [contact tracing](https://www.wearkinetic.com/save-time-reduce-risk-with-data-driven-contact-tracing/) features beneficial to all employees. We’re seeing companies utilize up to three times the amount of wearables among their workforce during the pandemic. Read rest [here](https://www.wearkinetic.com/will-covid-19-make-wearables-mainstream/).