Over the last five years, lone worker technology has evolved at a considerable pace, transforming how employers proactively protect their people across every aspect of their working life. Devices and apps are now a core part of many employers’ safety management strategies, offering a level of reassurance and response that traditional measures alone can’t provide.
Products can range from easy check-in systems and duress devices to no-movement sensors in smartwatches and location monitoring tools, offering a wide range of solutions with clear benefits.
A key driver of this shift has been the increased reliability of app-based solutions. New developments in connectivity, such as eSIM technologies that allow devices to roam across multiple networks, mean alarms can now be raised even in areas that previously suffered from mobile black spots.
This wider network coverage provides reassurance for employees working remotely or in areas with poor coverage, ensuring they can always call for help when needed.
At the same time, features like Travelsafe use real-time journey monitoring and regular welfare checks to provide an additional layer of protection during commutes or business travel, helping employers fulfil their values of getting every worker home safely and giving employees greater peace of mind.
Importantly, technology is also becoming easier to use and manage, fitting more seamlessly into existing daily operations.
APIs now enable safety platforms to integrate directly with HR systems, removing the administrative burden of keeping user records up to date. They can also integrate with workforce management platforms, ensuring employees are automatically protected without the need for extra manual steps.
Interestingly, both ends of the age spectrum feel safer using this technology (75% of 18-29- and 65–75-year-olds). While a quicker appreciation of the tech’s benefits by a younger generation is not surprising, the understanding of its role by those at the other end of the age scale is encouraging.
However, awareness is still a barrier, with 15% of the sample being unaware of what lone worker technology is.
This highlights both a gap in understanding and access. For employers, this represents an opportunity to invest in this technology, reduce risk, and give their employees the peace of mind that help is always within reach.
With many still unaware of what lone worker technology is, seeing how these solutions work in practice can help bridge this awareness gap and demonstrate the tangible benefits they provide to both employers and employees.
Peoplesafe's industry leading service uses advanced technology, including SOS alarms, check-in systems, welfare checks and journey monitoring, all backed by our 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).
By integrating seamlessly into existing operations, it gives employees the peace of mind that help is always within reach, wherever and whenever they need it
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