Rail Industry Connected | Using behavioural science to implement technology

The reliance on technology is becoming increasingly important on the railways. This technology allows for more efficient working, and most importantly, enhanced safety for frontline colleagues.

Key to the success of this technology though, it the correct implementation – and while technology is beneficial, ensuring that it does not entirely replace human action with those operating with the technology demonstrate the correct behaviours is essential.

Tended is a multi-award winning wearable technology company on a mission to prevent workplace accidents and save lives. Combining innovation with behavioural science, it has created cutting-edge wearables that are transforming worksite safety – using geospatial technology to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents onsite.

Jules Reed is Head of Behavioural Science at Tended. Jules is passionate about improving employee experiences through safety, wellbeing and leadership enhancement and has previously led culture and behavioural change programmes at HS2, Interserve and Balfour Beatty.

Find out more about Tended here: https://www.tended.co.uk/

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