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Forget wellness wearables and just talk

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The nationwide working-from-home project has sparked some odd ideas: Zoom parties for socialising with colleagues, fake “commutes” to help separate work from home when both happen in the same place, and oodles of wellness gadgets and widgets that allow bosses to track how their workers are feeling.

The latest one to raise eyebrows is the Moodbeam, a wearable silicone wristband that connects to an app on the employee’s phone. When they feel happy, they tap a yellow button on

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