Published on: March 21, 2025 / update from: March 21, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
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A lack of skilled workers in the area of tension between ethics and business (reading time: 31 min / no advertising / no paywall)
I. From the recruitment of foreign specialists to cobotics, robotics and automation
Disillusionment is great: the previous efforts to relieve the shortage of skilled workers in Germany through targeted recruitment from abroad are largely fizzled out. The hoped -for wave of qualified workers, which should fill the gaping gaps on the German labor market, has failed. And it does not indicate that this situation will change fundamentally in the foreseeable future. Because the reality is incorruptible: the pool of highly qualified specialists is limited worldwide and hard -fought. The idea that one can use a global reservoir simply and unlimited proves to be deceptive.
But the challenges go far beyond mere availability. The increased recruitment of specialists from abroad raises ever more urgent ethical questions that we are no longer allowed to ignore. Because who actually pays the price for our strategy to primarily remedy the shortage of skilled workers by importing talents? The answer is uncomfortable: it is often the already weakened emerging countries, to which we specifically try to attempt the urgently needed specialists - and have not yet had a guilty conscience with you. This modern form of the “Brain Drain” deprives developing countries of valuable human capital, which they urgently need for their own economic and social development. While we benefit from the expertise and workforce of these people in Germany, we may at the same time tighten the problems in their countries of origin and contribute to maintaining global inequalities.
In view of this complex mixture of failed recruitment attempts, global resource shortage and growing ethical concerns, it is high time for a fundamental change of course. The analysis clearly shows that one -sided focus on the recruitment of foreign workers is not a sustainable solution. Instead, a comprehensive strategy is required that rests on three load -bearing columns: firstly, the consistent implementation of automation technologies such as cobotics, robotics and artificial intelligence to take on repetitive and physically stressful tasks and to implement efficiency gains. Second, the massive investment in the qualification and further education of domestic workers in order to make them fit for the new requirements of a digitized and automated world of work. And thirdly, an intelligent and needs -oriented immigration policy, which focuses on key areas, takes ethical aspects into account and understands integration as a central task. Only with this holistic approach can we cope with the shortage of skilled workers sustainably and responsibly and ensure the long -term competitiveness of German economy.
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The exclusive or primary dependence on the recruitment of foreign specialists harbors considerable global challenges, raises ethical questions and reaches operational limits. The global competition for highly qualified workers has intensified, and the idea of an inexhaustible reservoir of foreign talents turns out to be an illusion. In addition, ethical concerns are associated with recruitment from developing countries, as this can lead to a “brain drain” and can negatively influence the development of these countries.
In contrast, robotics, artificial intelligence and automation in connection with the strengthening of domestic workers through education and further education offers a future -proof and sustainable alternative. It transforms jobs, reduces personnel costs in the long term, increases the efficiency and innovative strength of German companies and helps to improve working conditions for employees. This article highlights the weaknesses of previous focus on foreign specialists, the enormous potential of automation and the central importance of investments in local qualification. From this, well -founded recommendations for companies and political decision -makers in Germany are derived in order to make a successful transition to a future -oriented and resistant economic structure.
II. The global race for talent: a stricter competition
The recruitment of specialists from abroad is not an easy way to fix the shortage of skilled workers, but faces ever greater global challenges. Industrial countries around the world are faced with similar demographic changes that are characterized by an aging population and falling birth rates. This development leads to a decline in domestic potential for workers and exacerbates the need for qualified workers in many industries. At the same time, technological progress is progressing at a rapid pace and requires highly specialized specialists in new and constantly changing professional fields. Digitization, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and renewable energies are just a few examples of areas that have an enormous need for experts.
This constellation has triggered intensive global competition for the best talents. Germany is not alone in this competition and increasingly has to assert itself against other industrialized countries that also want to recruit specialists. The United States, Canada, Australia, but also other European countries such as Switzerland, the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands pursue similar strategies to meet their needs for specialists. This competition means that it is becoming increasingly difficult and more expensive to gain qualified workers from abroad.
The idea that an inexhaustible pool of qualified workers abroad is increasingly proving to be unrealistic and naive. Reality looks different: the demand for highly qualified specialists far exceeds the offer. As a result, the costs for the recruitment and integration of these workers are continuously increasing. Companies have to dig deeper and deeper to offer attractive incentives, such as higher salaries, extensive support for looking for accommodation, childcare and language courses. These increasing costs significantly reduce the attractiveness of the sole strategy of foreign professional advertising as a long -term solution.
Another important factor is the economic rise of the emerging countries. Countries such as China, India, Brazil and others have strong economic growth and increasing demand for qualified workers in their own country. They invest massively in their education systems and create attractive jobs to keep their own talents in the country and even bring back from abroad. As a result, the availability of specialists who could potentially emigrate to Germany drops. The improved economic perspectives and the increasing quality of life in some of these countries make an emigration less attractive for many specialists. Why should highly qualified engineers or IT specialists from India or China go to Germany if you find comparable or even better career opportunities and living conditions in your home country?
It is therefore a misjudgment and a dangerous illusion to believe that Germany can count permanently and to a sufficient extent to a steady influx of foreign specialists. The reality is that these countries that were once considered potential suppliers of specialists have become serious competitors in the global struggle for talent. They are able to keep their own specialists in Germany and in turn recovery foreign experts. Germany has to face this changed global reality and fundamentally rethink its strategy for securing skilled workers.
Even if specialists from abroad are ready to come to Germany, unexpected difficulties and challenges often appear. A common hurdle is the discrepancy between your qualifications and the specific requirements of the German labor market. Different educational systems, curricula and industrial standards can lead to foreign degrees and professional experiences not always seamlessly recognized or meet the local requirements. A foreign engineer who is highly qualified in his home country may have difficulties in Germany to have his qualifications recognized and find a comparable position. This requires considerable investments in integration and, if necessary, in additional training and further training in order to adapt the qualifications to the German standard. These adaptation processes are often time -consuming, expensive and frustrating for those affected.
The assumption that the recruitment of foreign specialists represents a simple, fast and inexpensive solution thus ignores the potential challenges and costs associated with the adaptation and integration of these workers. It is a complex process that requires careful planning, considerable resources and a deep understanding of cultural and linguistic differences. Companies that rely exclusively on the recruitment of foreign specialists run the risk of getting into a dead end and endangering their long -term competitiveness.
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III. Ethical concerns of international acquisition: the “Brain Drain” and its consequences
The systematic recruitment of highly qualified specialists from emerging countries raises considerable ethical concerns that are often neglected in the public debate. This phenomenon, which is often referred to as a “brain drain” or “talent immigration”, can affect the economic and social development of these countries sustainably and negatively. When industrialized countries specifically reject specialists in key areas such as healthcare, education, engineering and technology, they deprive the developing countries of valuable human capital, which is urgently needed for their own progress and for coping with their own challenges.
The loss of these specialists can lead to a vicious circle in the countries concerned. A lack of doctors and nursing staff weakens the health system, a lack of teachers worsens the quality of education, and a lack of engineers and scientists slow down technological development and innovation. This can lead to slowing down economic growth, weakening public services and tightening social inequalities. The developing countries often invest considerable resources in the training of their specialists, and when they migrate to industrialized countries, this represents an enormous loss for the countries of origin. It is as if the fruits of your own investments are being given away to other countries.
Ethical concerns of international acquisition: the “Brain Drain” and its consequences - picture: Xpert.digital
The long -term consequences of the “Brain Drain” for the economic and social development of developing countries are serious and often irreversible. The loss of highly qualified workers can lead to a decline in innovative strength, less productivity and a deterioration in the quality of public services. This in turn can have a negative impact on economic growth and solidify poverty in these countries. In addition, the departure of specialists often leads to a loss of tax revenue for the countries of origin, which weakens their ability to invest in education, healthcare and other important areas. The “Brain Drain” can thus further reinforce the inequality between industrialized and developing countries and undermine the global efforts of justice.
The active recruitment of specialists from developing countries by industrialized countries can therefore be seen as an ethical dilemma, since it potentially tightens inequality between the countries and hinders progress in developing countries. The question arises whether it is morally justifiable that rich countries specifically suck out the scarce resources to human capital from poorer countries in order to solve their own economic problems. This question is particularly explosive when you consider that many industrialized countries have historically benefited from the exploitation of resources and workers from developing countries.
There are more ethical and responsible approaches for international cooperation and the exchange of talents. These include, for example, qualification partnerships that aim to improve the skills of workers in developing countries, temporary migration programs that promote the return of specialists to their home countries and create incentives for this, and investments in education and training in developing countries themselves. These approaches take into account the needs and the development perspectives of the countries of origin and striving for a win-win situation for everyone involved. They promote the development of competencies and capacities in developing countries and at the same time enable a temporary exchange of specialists for mutual benefits.
In contrast, a strategy aimed at recruiting, which ignores the negative effects on developing countries, harbors significant ethical pitfalls. It is short -sighted, selfish and contributes to maintaining global inequalities. While a certain international mobility of talents can be natural and potentially advantageous, systematic and primary dependence on recruitment from developing countries is ethically questionable and requires careful consideration and critical assessment. Germany should be aware of its global responsibility and pursue a specialist strategy that respects ethical principles and takes into account the long -term development perspective of all countries.
IV. Limits to the recruitment of foreign specialists: Why it is not a sole solution
The recruitment of foreign specialists as a sole strategy to cope with the shortage of skilled workers in Germany reaches various limits and proves to be ineffective and not sustainable for a long -term solution in many ways. It is important to recognize that this strategy can bring relief at short notice, but the fundamental demographic challenges of Germany - the aging population and the low birth rate - cannot be solved and can even strengthen.
An important aspect are the considerable challenges in the integration of foreign workers into the German labor market and society. Language barriers are often the greatest obstacle, since inadequate language skills make communication at work and in everyday life significantly more difficult. Cultural differences in relation to work styles, hierarchies, social norms and values can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts and difficulties of integration. As already mentioned, the recognition of foreign qualifications is a complex and bureaucratic process that requires time and resources. Potential social tensions and discrimination experiences can also make integration more difficult and impair the feeling of belonging and acceptance among immigrants.
Studies show that the integration of foreign specialists requires time, commitment and intercultural competence and does not always run smoothly. Many foreign specialists struggle with isolation, homesickness and the feeling of not being fully arrived in German society. The associated costs and the effort for companies and the state are often underestimated when recruitment is regarded as a simple and quick solution for the shortage of skilled workers. Integration courses, language support, intercultural training and social support are necessary to ensure successful integration, but they are also expensive and resource -intensive.
In addition, the availability of specialists in other countries is not constant and is subject to fluctuations due to their own economic development, demographic conditions and political stability. Geopolitical factors, global crises and pandemics can also influence migration patterns and affect the reliability of this source of workers. A strong dependence on the recruitment of foreign specialists makes Germany vulnerable to external factors that are outside of their own sphere of influence and can endanger the long -term stability of workers. For example, if the economic situation improves in an important country of origin or intensify political conflicts, the influx of specialists can suddenly tear down or even reverse.
It is important to emphasize that the recruitment of foreign skilled workers can bring relief at short notice and is essential in certain areas, but not solve the basic demographic challenges of Germany sustainably. Even with successful recruitment, the domestic labor base will shrink in the long term if no alternative measures are taken to increase the productivity and qualification level of existing and future domestic labor. The sole focus on foreign recruitment only shifts the problem into the future instead of packing it at the root. It is a short -sighted strategy that ignores the long -term consequences and maneuvers Germany in a dangerous dependency on external factors.
In some sectors, especially in low qualified areas, there is also a risk that a large influx of foreign workers can lead to wage dumping. Although the user request primarily focuses on qualified specialists, it is important to mention this potential side effect for a balanced perspective. If companies primarily rely on cheap foreign workers to reduce costs, this can increase wage pressure to domestic employees and lead to social tensions and injustices. This does not necessarily contribute to solving the actual problem of the lack of highly qualified specialists and can even be counterproductive by reducing the attractiveness of certain professions for young people in Germany.
V. Automation as a strategic alternative: reduce personnel bottlenecks and transform work
Automation through cobotics (collaborative robotics), robotics and artificial intelligence offers a promising and future -oriented strategic alternative to primary and excessive recruiting foreign specialists. These technologies have the revolutionary potential to automate repetitive, physically exhausting, monotonous or dangerous tasks, which leads to a significant increase in efficiency, an improvement in product quality, a reduction in errors and a lower dependency on human work in different sectors. Automation is not only a technological innovation, but also a paradigm shift in the world of work that fundamentally changes the way we work.
Industrial courts and market research studies show an increasing adoption rate of automation technologies in various industries in Germany and worldwide. The automotive industry, mechanical engineering, logistics, food production, healthcare and many other sectors invest massively in robotics and automation solutions to ensure their competitiveness and to counter the challenges of the shortage of skilled workers. The use of robots and AI can not only resolve personnel bottlenecks by taking over tasks that cannot be filled with available workers, but also significantly improve working conditions for human employees by freed from stressful, dangerous and unergonomic activities.
Another significant advantage of automation lies in the potential and often significant reduction in personnel costs. Although the implementation of automation technologies initially requires investments in hardware, software, training and integration, these can lead to significant savings in salaries, social benefits, recruitment costs and fluctuation costs. Compared to the often increasing, difficult to calculate and unpredictable costs for human workforce, automated systems offer a more stable, predictable and potentially cheaper cost structure in the long term. Companies that invest early in automation can secure a decisive competitive advantage and increase their profitability in the long term.
Contrary to the often expressed and unfounded fear of massive workplace cuts, automation generally does not lead to an annihilation of jobs, but to a profound transformation of the world of work. The automation of routine tasks and repetitive activities creates new, higher-quality and more demanding jobs in areas such as development, programming, maintenance and management of robots and AI systems as well as in data analysis, process management and optimization of automation solutions. There is a shift of simple, physical activities towards more complex, cognitive and creative tasks.
Studies and case studies by companies that have successfully used automation show this positive change towards new job profiles and an upgrading of human work. Employees are relieved of routine tasks and can concentrate on more value -added activities that require human skills such as creativity, problem -solving ability, social skills and emotional intelligence. This development offers the unique opportunity to qualify the existing domestic workers through targeted further training and retraining for these new, promising tasks and to adapt their skills to the requirements of the automated world of work. Automation is therefore not only a solution for the shortage of skilled workers, but also an engine for innovation, increase in productivity and the creation of attractive, future -proof jobs in Germany.
VI. Strengthen local workers: investments in education and training as a key to success
Germany's established and globally recognized system of vocational training and the dual courses form an excellent and solid basis for developing and conveying that for the working world of the future, including dealing with automation and robotics, necessary skills and skills. These systems, which offer close and unique interlinking theory and practical application in companies, can be specifically adapted, modernized and expanded in order to convey the specific skills that are necessary for the work with and the control of automated systems. The focus should be on the imparting of practical, application -oriented skills that can be applied directly in everyday work and enable graduates to enter the automated world of work smoothly.
In a rapidly developing and dynamic technological landscape, lifelong learning and the continuous further development of skills and skills are essential to keep up with the changes and to remain competitive. The concept of “learning by doing” is becoming increasingly important in the context of automation, since employees can acquire and deepen their skills and knowledge most effectively through the practical work with new technologies. Companies should therefore increasingly rely on part-time learning offers, such as internal training, workshops, mentoring programs and e-learning platforms, and their employees give themselves the opportunity and the incentive to continuously qualify and further develop and further develop in dealing with automation technologies. The promotion of a learning culture in the company is crucial to make the workforce fit for the automated future.
The universities and universities also play an indispensable role in the preparation of future specialists for the complex requirements of an automated economy. The curricula should be continuously adapted, modernized and expanded in order to convey the necessary and future -related knowledge and skills in the areas of natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which form the basis for the development, implementation and application of automation technologies. It is also crucial to inspire young people at an early stage for these fascinating and promising areas and to encourage them to strive for a career in these fields. A comprehensive and sustainable strengthening of the MINT formation at all levels of the education system, from primary school to the university, is absolutely crucial to build a strong domestic talent pool, drive innovations, manage the complexity of an automated economy and secure Germany as a technology location in the long term.
VII. The role of the state in promoting automation and further education: a strong partner for the economy
The role of the state in promoting automation and further education: a strong partner for the economy - Image: Xpert.digital
The state plays a central, trend -setting and indispensable role in the design of the transition to a more automated economy and ensuring a qualified domestic labor base. Financial incentives and targeted subsidies for companies, especially for small and medium -sized companies (SMEs) that form the backbone of the German economy, can significantly accelerate investments in automation technologies and strengthen the innovative strength of medium -sized companies. Funding programs, tax reliefs, grants for research and development and attractive financing models can help reduce the initial and often high costs for the implementation of automation solutions and thus to promote their spread in the breadth of the economy. Examples from other countries such as South Korea, Singapore and China show that state funding measures can be an effective and proven instrument to boost automation and to strengthen competitiveness.
State support for vocational training and further education programs is just as important and of strategic importance. The state should finance the financing of vocational schools, dual training courses, universities of applied sciences, universities and programs for continuous professional development that focuses on automation, robotics, AI and related skills, ensure, expand, modernize and adapt to the changing needs of the economy. Investments in the qualification of domestic workers are not only a social responsibility, but also an economic need to ensure that they have the skills and skills that are needed in an increasingly automated and digitized world of work. Successful and broad -based training programs can help to close qualification gaps, avoid unemployment and to enable employees to smooth and successful transition to new, promising professional fields.
In addition, the creation of suitable and future -oriented regulatory framework and ethical guidelines for the responsible development and the ethically justifiable use of automation technologies is of crucial and growing importance. This includes the protection of the data private sphere in automated systems, avoiding algorithmic distortions and discrimination by AI, ensuring data security and dealing with the ethical and social implications of AI and robotics. A proactive, forward -looking and well -thought -out regulatory approach is essential to ensure that the implementation of automation technologies is responsible, transparent, transparent, human -centered and in accordance with ethical principles and benefits society as a whole. Clear guidelines, transparent standards and an open dialogue about the opportunities and risks of automation can help to minimize potential negative consequences of automation, to strengthen the trust of the public in these disruptive technologies and to promote their acceptance.
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VIII. Comparison of the long -term effects: Entering foreign specialists vs. Automation and local qualification - a comparison
A comprehensive and critical comparison of the long -term effects of primary recruitment of foreign specialists with the strategic promotion of cobotics, robotics and automation in close connection with the consistent qualification of the local labor base shows significant and significant differences in terms of job security, qualification level, personnel costs, personnel costs, competitiveness and ethical implications. While the recruitment of foreign specialists can fill at short and selectively open positions and alleviate acute personnel bottlenecks, it does not necessarily contribute to a long -term and sustainable increase in skills, resilience and innovative strength of domestic workers.
In contrast, intelligent and responsible automation in connection with targeted and broad -based further training has to create the transformative potential, new, higher -qualified, attractive and secure jobs for domestic employees. Investing in automation and parallel qualification of the local population strengthens the competencies of domestic workers, increases their adaptability to technological changes and thus ensures long -term and future -oriented jobs in Germany. It is about giving people able to work with the new technologies, to control them, wait and further develop instead of being replaced by them.
There are also long -term and strategically significant differences in terms of personnel costs. While the recruitment, integration and permanent employment of foreign specialists can be associated with continuous, long -term and potentially increasing costs, automation after an initial, often substantial investment tends to be more stable and possibly lower long -term operating costs. The reduction of the dependence on human labor for certain repetitive tasks can lead to a significant reduction in wage costs, the costs of social benefits, recruitment costs and fluctuation costs. Automation can thus contribute to a long -term cost reduction and increase in efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of German companies.
With regard to the long -term competitiveness of German companies, the strategic investment in automation and highly qualified, adaptable and innovative local labor base offers the immense potential for more innovation, higher productivity, improved product quality, faster response times to market changes and greater adaptability to global challenges. This strengthens the long -term competitiveness of Germany in the global market and ensures the country's prosperity. The sole dependency on the recruitment of foreign specialists can offer a short -term and temporary solution, but does not necessarily promote the same long -term innovative strength, resilience and competitiveness. A technologically advanced, digitally competent and well -trained domestic labor base is a crucial and indispensable factor for innovative ability, productivity, competitiveness and long -term economic success of an economy in the 21st century.
Comparative analysis of the long -term effects
A comparative analysis of the long -term effects shows that the dependence on foreign specialists may not have a direct improvement in job security at the local level. There is potential for displacement in certain sectors and wage pressure. In contrast, the promotion of cobotics, robotics and automation as well as local qualifications offers the opportunity to create new, higher qualified and secure jobs through the transformation of the world of work. While the direct needs are covered in foreign specialists, the further development and increase in competence of local workers often fails to materialize. In contrast, targeted training, retraining and taking on new tasks can lead to a more adaptable and higher -qualified domestic workforce. Personnel costs increase due to the dependence on global markets and integration costs, while automation requires high initial investments, but can enable more predictable and stable operating costs in the long term. With regard to competitiveness, the use of foreign specialists offers rather short -term solutions without promoting long -term innovation, resilience and adaptability. Automation, on the other hand, increases productivity, efficiency and adaptability, which strengthens global competitiveness in the long term. Ethically, the dependence on specialists from abroad can lead to “Brain Drain” and increased global inequalities, while the responsible use of technology can largely avoid these implications. Finally, it turns out that sustainability in the dependence on foreign workers is limited by global factors such as demographic changes and geopolitical dependencies. The local promotion of resources and skills, on the other hand, offers a more sustainable, more resistant alternative that depends less on external influences.
IX. Case studies on the successful implementation of automation: Examples from practice
Numerous companies and industries in Germany and worldwide have already successfully and to an impressive scope of robotics and automation to effectively counter the shortage of skilled workers, to significantly increase efficiency, to improve product quality, to optimize working conditions and to increase their competitiveness sustainably. These success stories show the enormous potential of automation as a strategic answer to the shortage of skilled workers and as an engine for innovation and growth.
In the production industry, for example, state -of -the -art robots enable automation of complex and precise production processes, which lead to faster throughput times, higher product quality, lower production costs, less material waste and more flexible production. Automobile manufacturers, mechanical engineers and electronics companies use a large scale for welding, painting, assembly, quality control and material handling. Companies in the logistics industry are increasingly relying on automated warehouse management systems, driverless transport systems (FTS), picking robots and sorting systems in order to increase efficiency in their logistics centers and store, to compensate for the lack of logistics specialists and to optimize the supply chains. These automated systems enable faster, more precise and more efficient goods movement, reduce errors and significantly reduce the logistics costs.
There are also more and more promising and innovative applications of robotics and AI in healthcare, which contribute to coping with the shortage of skilled workers and at the same time improve the quality of patient care. Operation robots support surgeons in complex interventions with the highest precision and minimally invasive techniques, which leads to shorter recovery times and better treatment results for patients. Nursing robots can relieve nursing staff in physically exhausting tasks such as lifting and surrounding patients and create more time for direct patient care. In diagnostics, AI-based systems help with the evaluation of medical image data and the early detection of diseases, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of the diagnosis. These examples make it clear that automation in various sectors can successfully use the shortage of skilled workers and to increase competitiveness and at the same time focus on people.
The inspiring examples of small and medium -sized companies (SMEs) in Germany, which have successfully implemented automation solutions and have thus made their competitiveness, have successfully strengthened and made future -proof. SMEs often face special challenges in relation to limited resources, specialized expertise and initial investment costs. Nevertheless, there are numerous encouraging examples that impressively show that SMEs also optimize their production processes, improve the quality of their products, shorten the throughput times, improve working conditions for their employees and strengthen their competitive position in the global market through the targeted, step -by -step and intelligent use of automation. These success stories are convincing that automation is not only a realistic, advantageous and increasingly essential option for large companies with large budgets, but also for agile and innovative medium -sized companies in order to survive in global competition and to successfully meet the challenges of skilled workers. SMEs are increasingly recognizing that automation is not a threat, but an opportunity to use to secure and expand your own future viability.
X. Conclusion and recommendations: A strategic change of course for Germany's future
The comprehensive analysis has shown that the primary and almost exclusive focus on the recruitment of foreign specialists as a supposedly sole solution for the complex and multi -layered shortage of skilled workers in Germany is associated with considerable global challenges, serious ethical concerns and operational restrictions and is not a sustainable solution for the long -term challenges. This one -sided strategy is short -sighted, carries risks and ignores the enormous potential that lie in the intelligent and responsible automation and consistent strengthening of domestic labor base.
In contrast, strategic and future -oriented relocation of the focus on the active and comprehensive promotion of automation technologies such as cobotics, robotics and artificial intelligence in an intelligent combination with targeted, broad and sustainable investments in the qualification, further education and training of local workers is offering a more ethical, more sustainable and more successful alternative for the Future -proof security of the competitiveness of the German economy and the creation of attractive, future -proof jobs in Germany. This strategic change of course is not only desirable, but essential in view of the global challenges and demographic development in Germany in order to ensure and expand the country's prosperity and competitiveness in the long term.
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Strategic recommendations for German companies
Development of long -term automation strategies
Companies should develop and implement proactively and strategically long -term strategies for gradual and intelligent introduction of automation technologies, especially in those areas of the company that are affected by a significant shortage of skilled workers and have a high potential for increasing efficiency, quality improvements and cost reductions through automation. These strategies should take into account the specific needs of the company and define a clear timetable for the automation of the relevant processes and tasks.
Investment in training and further training of the workforce
It is of crucial importance for companies to invest more and continuously in the training and further education of the existing workforce in order to prepare the employees comprehensively and in a practical way for increasing cooperation with and intelligent control of automated systems and to provide them with the necessary skills for the automated world of work. This includes technical training in dealing with robots and AI systems as well as the development of soft skills such as problem-solving ability, creativity, communication and intercultural competence, which are becoming increasingly important in the automated world of work.
Promotion of cooperation and the exchange of knowledge
Active and strategic cooperation with other companies, renowned research institutions, innovative technology providers and industry experts in the form of industry consortiums, technology partnerships, knowledge exchange initiatives and open innovation platforms can make access to the latest automation technologies, valuable know-how and qualified specialists easier and the speed of innovation Accelerate your own companies. The open exchange of knowledge and experiences is crucial to drive automation in the breadth of the economy and together to master the challenges of digital transformation.
Political recommendations for the German government
Expansion and simplification of funding programs
The government should significantly expand the existing financial incentives and comprehensive support programs for companies, especially for the SMEs that are so important for Germany, which invest in innovative automation technologies and thus contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of Germany, significantly expand, simplify and make it easier to make bureaucracy and make it easier to access. These funding programs should create incentives for investments in robotics, cobotics, AI, digital infrastructure and the development of new business models in the context of automation and strengthen the innovative strength of the German economy.
Significant increase in investments in education
The investments in the entire education system, from early childhood education to vocational training and dual training courses to universities and universities as well as programs for continuous professional development with a clear focus on automation, robotics, AI, digitization and related key competencies should be increased significantly and sustainably. Excellent and future -oriented education is the most important basis for a successful transformation of the world of work and securing prosperity in Germany.
Creation of a clear ethical and regulatory framework
It is of the highest priority to create a clear, transparent, ethically sound and future -oriented regulatory framework for the responsible development, ethically justifiable application and broad implementation of AI and robotics, which promotes innovations, but also addresses the potential risks and ethical challenges and protects the rights and interests of the citizens. This framework should define clear guidelines for dealing with data, algorithms, autonomous systems and the social effects of automation and strengthen the public's trust in these key technologies.
Strengthening the MINT formation at all levels
The comprehensive, sustainable and early promotion of MINT formation (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) at all levels of the education system, from primary school to the university, is absolutely crucial to build a strong, broad and excellently trained domestic talent pool for the future, drive innovations in the key technologies of automation, the complexity of one increasingly automated economy successfully mastered and expand Germany as a leading technology location in the world in the long term. The enthusiasm of young people for MINT professions and the promotion of women in MINT subjects are of particular importance.
Fighting a shortage of skilled workers: Automation and further education as a key
A strategic realignment of German economic policy towards the active and comprehensive promotion of automation, robotics and AI in connection with the consistent strengthening of the local labor base through education, further education and retraining is essential in order to ensure the long -term ethical and economic competitiveness of Germany in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex global landscape, securing the prosperity and attractive, To create future -proof jobs for people in Germany.
Only through this strategic change of course can Germany successfully master the challenges of the shortage of skilled workers, strengthen its innovative strength and claim its position as a leading economic nation in the world in the future.
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