| With advances in GPS Tracking technology we | | | | be nothing more than a distraction. |
| can now fit satellite-tracking technology into the | | | | For remote workers, and people travelling around |
| smallest handheld devices, giving us very powerful | | | | the world GPS technology is ideal for personal |
| solutions for tracking people and employees who | | | | tracking solutions, as it doesn't rely on local |
| are out and about. | | | | communications infrastructures. The small devices |
| This technology is ideal for keeping tabs on people | | | | communicate with a network of satellites in the |
| who might be working away, not just in this | | | | sky and relay information back to a central |
| country but also those working in foreign lands or | | | | communications base. This information can often |
| remote places. | | | | be tracked via a personal computer or laptop |
| You never know when loved ones or employees | | | | through a service provider's web site. Private |
| might get themselves into a spot of bother or | | | | software applications are also available through |
| danger through no fault of their own. One of the | | | | certain vendors. |
| many features of personal tracking devices is the | | | | Personal tracking devices are the ideal companion |
| ability to send out a panic alarm to a designated | | | | for a remote worker as they have the peace of |
| recipient. This panic alarm can alert others via text | | | | mind knowing that someone is able to monitor |
| message or email advising of their exact location. | | | | their position 24/7. Should they run into potential |
| Personal tracking devices are a great way for | | | | conflict or danger then they know that their last |
| employers to demonstrate a duty of care | | | | location will be recorded and help can quickly be |
| towards their remote workers - however it | | | | dispatched to that exact location. |
| sometimes also makes employees feel like big | | | | With technological advances GPS technology has |
| brother is constantly watching. The main reason, | | | | become more mainstream since its introduction |
| and most important reason for using a personal | | | | by the US Government back in 1973. Through |
| tracking device is that they are there for the | | | | mass production the technology has become |
| safety of the individual. Any other reason should | | | | more affordable to individuals and organisations. |