JBS and Tyson buy smartwatches to keep tabs on employees at work

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — JBS and Tyson, two of America’s largest meat companies, have invested in smartwatches for employees to wear while at work.

These watches will be used by managers to monitor employee movements.

Mentore, the company behind the technology, said using the app will improve productivity while reducing worker injury.

Tyson has a heavy presence in Nebraska, employing thousands of people across several plants.

JBS has plants in Omaha and Grand Island