Beyond Counting Footsteps: Wearable Tech That Measures How You Work

In the current era of data analytics, companies are tracking people’s footsteps, diet, budget and browsing history. Now, some companies are starting to measure the proficiency of their workers.

Humanyze, a Boston-based company, builds devices to analyze things like how an employee talks, with whom they’re talking, body movement and location. Its goal is to give employers data that can improve the efficiency of a company.

Although Humanyze says it does not reveal individuals’ data to employers, Humanyze can show employees their own work habits and how they might be able to improve.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Ben Waber, CEO of Humanyze, for a closer look at the device and what it does.

Guest

• Ben Waber, co-founder and CEO of Humanyze. He tweets @bwaber.

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