Thematic platform World of Work 4.0

Transformation and the world of work

Transformation is leading to far-reaching economic and socio-cultural changes in the world of work. Conversely, the world of work and therefore each individual employee is an important enabler when it comes to the successful implementation of transformation processes. The Working World 4.0 platform, which is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Family Affairs, Labor and Social Affairs (StMAS), promotes transformation processes from a neutral position, connects politics, business, works councils and employees from multiple perspectives and networks all relevant stakeholders.

The transformation of the world of work

The change in the world of work follows the same major themes as the transformation of the economy: digitalization, decarbonization and demographics. All of this has consequences for the question of which skills ("future skills") will be required in the future and how these skills can be acquired. Due to the constantly changing requirements, the topic of (vocational) education, higher education and lifelong learning will become even more important in the future. The focus here is on the question of which skills will become relevant in order to strengthen the innovative power of the economy and better realize the potential of the transformation. The Working World 4.0 topic platform is part of the Pact for Continuing Vocational Education and Training and makes particular use of the synergies with the Continuing Education Initiators (WBI) and Bavaria's central continuing education portal "komm weiter in B@yern".

These 3 Ds are transforming the world of work

The world of work is undergoing profound change—driven by three key transformations: digitalization, decarbonization, and demographics. These are reshaping not only technologies and processes, but also skills, roles, and the way we work together. Here, three experts shed light on the “3 D’s” and offer practical insights, perspectives, and ideas for the workplace of tomorrow.

Digitalization

Dr. Hans Egermeier, CEO of talsen team GmbH, discusses the “D” in digitalization and explains how digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the world of work.

Demographics

Prof. Dr. Sabine Pfeiffer, Chair of Sociology (Technology – Work – Society) at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg and spokesperson for the Working World 4.0 thematic platform, sheds light on the “D” in demography and explains how demographic change is affecting companies and work structures.

Decarbonization

Jan Mikes, founder of agenda.N, focuses on the “D” in decarbonization and highlights the importance of the transition to a sustainable economy.

“The world of work plays a central role in innovation: it creates the conditions necessary for new technologies to be introduced and used effectively.”

Dr. Thomas Helfer
Head of the Working World 4.0 Thematic Platform

The Working World 4.0 topic platform at Bayern Innovativ

The activities of the thematic platform include organizing expert groups, public communication platforms, seminars, webinars, publications, conferences, competitions and lectures aimed at stakeholders from business and science as well as the general public.
The aim of the Working World 4.0 thematic platform is to network stakeholders from different areas such as science, business and society and to ensure a transfer between research and practice. Both companies and their employees should be sensitized to the challenges of the transformation and supported in being well prepared for the changing requirements of the world of work and actively shaping the change.
The Bavarian State Ministry of Family Affairs, Labor and Social Affairs (StMAS) is funding the Working World 4.0 thematic platform in order to achieve these goals.

The following topics are among the focal points of the Working World 4.0 themed platform:

  • Transformation processes & world of work 4.0
  • Digital transformation
  • Transformation towards sustainability
  • Double transformation: Digital and ecological transformation considered together
  • AI in the world of work 4.0
  • Work-based and lifelong learning / concepts for skills development in transformation processes
  • (Offer) structures of continuing vocational training
  • Learning and work culture in transformation processes
  • Securing skilled workers / demographic development
  • New forms of work and new organizational and management structures
  • Flexibilization of work
  • Corporate digital responsibility (CDR)

Our podcast episodes

Bayern Innovativ, Bayern Innovativ, Bayern Innovativ, Bayern Innovativ,

Speakers of the theme platform

Sabine Pfeiffer Prof. Dr. Sabine Pfeiffer,
Prof. Dr. Sabine Pfeiffer
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
Professor of Sociology, Head of the Institute of Sociology with a focus on technology and work
Julia Bangerth Julia Bangerth,
Julia Bangerth
COO & CHRO, DATEV eG
Chairwoman of the Executive Board | Spokesperson for the Working World 4.0 thematic platform for the field of economics, DATEV eG
Clemens Suerbaum Clemens Suerbaum,
Clemens Suerbaum
Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH & Co.KG
Sprecher Arbeitswelt 4.0, Gesamtbetriebsratsvorsitzender

Your contact

Thomas Helfer
Dr. Thomas Helfer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Augsburg
Innovation network Production, Head of Working World 4.0

Andrea Fischer
Andrea Fischer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Funding & Consulting, Project Manager

Erika Eberle
Erika Eberle
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Innovation network Mobility, Project Organisation

Julia Bartels Julia Bartels | Bayern Innovativ GmbH,
Dr. Julia Bartels
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Munich
Innovation network Production, Marketing

Alina van Duivenbode
Alina van Duivenbode
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Project Organisation, Innovation Networks for Production and Digitalisation

Simon Kempe Simon Kempe,
Simon Kempe
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Munich
Innovation network Digitalization, Project manager

News from our eMagazine | TRANSFORMATION

Step by step to the new and successful through transformation

#transformation news Professional articles Podcast / Videos

This project is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs.

Bayern Innovativ News Service

Would you like to receive regular updates on Bayern Innovativ's industries, technologies and topics? Our news service is the right place for you!

Register now free of charge

DALL-E 3.5 stilisiert Bayern Innovativ,