an article by Jayden Khakurel, Helinä Melkas and Jari Porras (Lappeenrannan Teknillinen Yliopisto, Lappeenranta, Finland) published in Information Technology & People Volume 31 Issue 3 (2018)
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to expand current knowledge about the recent trend of wearable technology to assess both its potential in the work environment and the challenges concerning the utilisation of wearables in the workplace.
Design/methodology/approach
After establishing exclusion and inclusion criteria, an independent systematic search of the ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect and Web of Science databases for relevant studies was performed. Out of a total of 359 articles, 34 met the selection criteria.
Findings
This review identifies 23 categories of wearable devices. Further categorisation of the devices based on their utilisation shows they can be used in the work environment for activities including monitoring, augmenting, assisting, delivering and tracking. The review reveals that wearable technology has the potential to increase work efficiency among employees, improve workers’ physical well-being and reduce work-related injuries. However, the review also reveals that technological, social, policy and economic challenges related to the use of wearable devices remain.
Research limitations/implications
Many studies have investigated the benefits of wearable devices for personal use, but information about the use of wearables in the work environment is limited. Further research is required in the fields of technology, social challenges, organisation strategies, policies and economics to enhance the adoption rate of wearable devices in work environments.
Originality/value
Previous studies indicate that occupational stress and injuries are detrimental to employees’ health; this paper analyses the use of wearable devices as an intervention method to monitor or prevent these problems. Introducing a categorisation framework during implementation may help identify which types of device categories are suitable and could be beneficial for specific utilisation purposes, facilitating the adoption of wearable devices in the workplace.
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Monday, 14 May 2012
Mobile sites made simple: Solutions for smaller academic libraries
an article by Christopher Chan (information services librarian at Hong Kong Baptist University Library) published in College & Research Libraries News
Volume 73 Number 5 (May 2012)
Introductory paragraph
Smartphones are fast becoming standard-issue equipment for university students. Regardless of whether they choose devices running Android, iOS, or one of the other operating systems vying for a piece of the mobile pie, students are increasingly accessing the Internet through mobile devices. The 2011 Horizon Report highlighted the rising importance of mobile technology in education, and predicted the mainstream adoption of mobiles for teaching and learning within a year.
A PDF of this article is available but is a 2-column A5 page – I suggest you use the HTML version.
Introductory paragraph
Smartphones are fast becoming standard-issue equipment for university students. Regardless of whether they choose devices running Android, iOS, or one of the other operating systems vying for a piece of the mobile pie, students are increasingly accessing the Internet through mobile devices. The 2011 Horizon Report highlighted the rising importance of mobile technology in education, and predicted the mainstream adoption of mobiles for teaching and learning within a year.
A PDF of this article is available but is a 2-column A5 page – I suggest you use the HTML version.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Investigating homeworkers' inclination to remain connected to work at “anytime, anywhere” via mobile phones
an article by Banita Lal (Nottingham Business Schools, Nottingham Trent University) and Yogesh K. Dwivedi, (School of Business and Economics, Swansea University) published in Journal of Enterprise Information Management Volume 23 Issue 6 (2011)
Abstract
Purpose
Mobile phones are said to enable homeworkers to remain connected for work purposes at “anytime, anywhere”, irrespective of time or location. This paper seeks to argue that, despite this assertion, little is known beyond the anecdotal literature about whether homeworkers actually remain connected as such.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper aimed to address the issue described previously by conducting semi-structured interviews with 25 homeworkers who were recruited using snowball sampling.
Findings
The findings show that homeworkers tried to distinguish between “work” and “home” by allocating specific time and space to each domain, but nevertheless remained connected via their mobile phones outside the time and space allocated for work activity. This resulted in work crossing into the home domain and individuals potentially becoming connected and contactable at “anytime, anywhere”. However, the findings identify that homeworkers took various actions in order to control their contactability outside the work domain, which suggests that, despite the potential, remaining connected “anytime, anywhere” is often not the reality. Such actions are discussed in this paper in the context of the existing literature.
Practical implications
Implications for organisations employing homeworking are also presented, together with how the limitations of the study can be overcome in future research.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to the less explored and existing homeworking and boundary literature and provides implications for practitioners of homeworking.
Abstract
Purpose
Mobile phones are said to enable homeworkers to remain connected for work purposes at “anytime, anywhere”, irrespective of time or location. This paper seeks to argue that, despite this assertion, little is known beyond the anecdotal literature about whether homeworkers actually remain connected as such.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper aimed to address the issue described previously by conducting semi-structured interviews with 25 homeworkers who were recruited using snowball sampling.
Findings
The findings show that homeworkers tried to distinguish between “work” and “home” by allocating specific time and space to each domain, but nevertheless remained connected via their mobile phones outside the time and space allocated for work activity. This resulted in work crossing into the home domain and individuals potentially becoming connected and contactable at “anytime, anywhere”. However, the findings identify that homeworkers took various actions in order to control their contactability outside the work domain, which suggests that, despite the potential, remaining connected “anytime, anywhere” is often not the reality. Such actions are discussed in this paper in the context of the existing literature.
Practical implications
Implications for organisations employing homeworking are also presented, together with how the limitations of the study can be overcome in future research.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to the less explored and existing homeworking and boundary literature and provides implications for practitioners of homeworking.
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