Smart use of the Apple Watch at work

Every day, you have countless things to think about – both in your private and professional life. In the office, you need to call customers back, answer emails, and remember to take your breaks – it's easy to get overwhelmed in everyday life. An Apple Watch at work can help you better structure your tasks – we'll show you how!

Wearing an Apple Watch/Smartwatch at work – Am I even allowed to?

Before we look at the many practical uses and tricks with an Apple Watch/smartwatch at work, we first need to clarify the legal side. Is it always allowed to bring such a device to work? And what conditions must be met for the employer to prohibit it? In the following lines, we will take a brief excursion into labor law.

First and foremost: there is no specific ban on smartwatches in the workplace in labor law. However, your employer can stipulate in your employment contract that private devices may not be used during working hours – meaning your Apple Watch at work is treated similarly to a smartphone. So, you are generally allowed to wear the watch, but not use it if the employer prohibits it. To avoid the temptation altogether, we recommend not wearing the watch in such a case.

If there is a dress code in your company that prohibits wearing watches, then you are not allowed to wear your Apple Watch at work at all. Such a dress code is usually part of the employment contract and must be signed by you before starting work.

If you own a smartwatch and would like to wear it at work, we recommend that you first speak to your supervisor. Generally – as with smartphones – they will have no problem with occasional or supportive use. If your colleagues already use an Apple Watch at work in their daily professional life, you can also refer to the equal treatment law – communication with your boss is the key to success here!

Tip: In your conversation with your supervisor, you can also refer to the operational uses of the watch, which we will discuss later in this Deskspace blog.

How you can use the Apple Watch at work

An Apple Watch/smartwatch can perform many tasks at work. Whether as a reminder for various tasks or for conference calls, these small devices can be a real relief. In this section, we will look at some watch functions that can help you at work without distracting you too much.

Reminders for callbacks

You probably know it too: on a stressful day, you receive many calls with questions that you may not be able to answer immediately or by yourself. Throughout the day, you lose track of who you still need to call back and which calls have already been taken care of – customers may be annoyed and feel poorly looked after, which puts you and your company in a bad light.

On your Apple Watch or smartwatch, you can immediately make a note for a callback at work when needed. Simply ask Siri for a reminder, which takes only a few seconds. As soon as the set time comes, the watch reminds you, and you won't forget to call the customer back.

Answering calls

Is your phone on the other side of the room, and you need to answer a call? For example, during a meeting or a team conference? The Apple Watch at work can help with this too. On it, you can quickly see who is calling and then either answer or decline the call. Thanks to the vibration, you no longer miss important calls when your phone is a few meters away.

Even when your phone is in your pocket, you can quickly and easily answer short messages by voice input – your colleagues no longer have to wait long for your answer, and things can be done faster. The Apple Watch at work primarily saves time and effort for everyone involved.

Appointment scheduling

You probably know this too: You're in a discussion about appointments that need to be made. However, you don't know offhand when you actually have time and when you're unavailable. With an Apple Watch or smartwatch, you can quickly and easily get an overview of all your appointments and say when you are available and when you are not.

Time tracking

In this regard, too, the Apple Watch is a real revolution. You can easily lose the traditional chip for time tracking, and it's also often forgotten. For the Apple Watch or other smartwatches, there are apps with which you can record your working hours in a few clicks. The built-in NFC chip can also be used by the employer so that you can quickly & easily record your working hours.

Important: Not every employer accepts this very modern type of time tracking. You should discuss this with your supervisor in advance to avoid problems.

Stand-up and hydration reminders

On a stressful workday, it can easily happen that you lose track of time and your health. With the Apple Watch, you can be regularly reminded to take your hydration and movement breaks.

At Deskspace, we have set out to make your working life a little healthier. You should never sit for more than four hours a day, and preferably not more than two hours at a stretch – at the latest then you need to take a short movement break, which your Apple Watch at work can remind you of.

With the Deskspace Pro, a height-adjustable desk with all the important functions, you can optimize your working day. Thanks to the stepless, electric height adjustment, it's child's play to switch between different working methods – this protects your back and also boosts your blood circulation, which improves concentration. The Deskspace Pro's tabletop is robust and water-resistant, and you can easily assemble the desk yourself.

A height-adjustable desk from Deskspace, together with the Apple Watch at work, is an unbeatable, smart duo. Would you like to learn more about our ergonomic office furniture or see our other products? Then feel free to visit our website!