The green and digital transitions are increasingly described as the 'twin transition' in EU policy documents, social partners' strategic plans and academic debates. However, the exact meaning of this term remains ambiguous, and the interconnections between these transitions are largely...

This Special Eurobarometer survey towards automation and AI in working life. More particularly, the study covers the following topics: General perceptions of the impact of digital technologies; Proficiency with digital technologies; Awareness of and experience with digital technologies,...

This Special Eurobarometer survey towards automation and AI in working life. More particularly, the study covers the following topics: General perceptions of the impact of digital technologies; Proficiency with digital technologies; Awareness of and experience with digital technologies,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping our economy, quality of life and the workplace. Most Europeans view AI as a positive force, however they emphasise the need for careful management to ensure it brings benefits to society and the world of work.

The aim of this paper is to identify key enables, gaps and policy mechanisms that facilitate the creation of quality jobs, promote inclusive economic transformation and ensure that all communities, particularly the most vulnerable, are supported by Just Transition. Drawing on comparative...

The aim of this paper is to identify key enables, gaps and policy mechanisms that facilitate the creation of quality jobs, promote inclusive economic transformation and ensure that all communities, particularly the most vulnerable, are supported by Just Transition. Drawing on comparative...

Recent technological developments have given rise to debates about automation and the future of work. These debates touch on concerns about the availability, nature, and meaningfulness of jobs in the present and near future. The aim of this article is to show that Hannah Arendt’s phenomenology...

This study investigates the integration and effects of artificial intelligence and algorithmic management (AM) technologies within European workplaces, extending beyond the realm of platform work. It thoroughly examines the European regulatory framework for the use of AM technologies, engages in...

The world of work is experiencing multiple transformations driven by automation and digitalization, environmental changes, (de)globalization, and demographic shifts, among other factors. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening geopolitical tensions, environmental disasters and armed...

This article addresses the concept of quality of work life (QWL) in the tourism and hospitality industry, emphasising its significance for employee well-being and retention. The focus is on the psychosocial working environment, particularly interpersonal and social interactions at the workplace,...

Working independently of a fixed schedule or specific place while staying connected with colleagues and managers via digital technologies is the cornerstone of new ways of working (NWW). Following the COVID-19 crisis, these have become more popular and more extensively used. The main objective...

The contemporary post-COVID-19 corporate environment of instant response and hybrid work settings motivates employees to learn to adjust their expectations. This new corporate working model incorporates flex locations and flex schedules by working at home 1-2 days per week and staying connected...

The global rise of non-standard forms of employment (NSE) and gig work creates opportunities and challenges for the labor market and requires public policy responses to realize their benefits and mitigate their adverse effects. Evidence on the NSE impact on firms and workers reaffirms the need...

Im sogenannten Nürnberger Qualifizierungsverbund schließen sich seit 2022 Unternehmen mit ähnlichen Bedarfen an Fachkräften zusammen, um gemeinsam ihre Beschäftigten von Helfern zu Fachkräften weiterzubilden oder Fachkräfte noch zusätzlich zu qualifizieren.

"Roadtrip Leadership" richtet sich an Personen, die sich aktiv mit den Herausforderungen der Arbeitswelt der Zukunft beschäftigen möchten: Fach- und Führungskräfte, die das Steuer in die Hand nehmen, anstatt es sich auf dem Rücksitz bequem zu machen, ebenso Personalmanagerinnen und...

The world of work is experiencing multiple transformations driven by automation and digitalization, environmental changes, (de)globalization, and demographic shifts, among other factors. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening geopolitical tensions, environmental disasters and armed...

Using data from a survey of 3,700 German establishments, this study examines how the adoption of new digital technologies correlates with key labour market indicators: new hires, workload intensification and workforce qualifications. Findings from interviews reveal a mixed impact of...

Plattformarbeit ist für Solo-Selbstständige zu einem wichtigen Erwerbszugang geworden. Dieser Zusammenhang wurde noch wenig untersucht, obwohl der Forschungsstand für beide Erwerbsformen ähnliche Bedingungen ausweist. Mittels einer qualitativen Befragung haben wir die Plattformerfahrungen...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the global economy, especially in the realm of labor markets. Advanced economies will experience the benefits and pitfalls of AI sooner than emerging market and developing economies, largely due to their employment structure focused on...