The future of work – The future of work

Published on: June 4, 2020 / Update from: June 17, 2020 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

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Global trends like robotics and artificial intelligence will upend the way we work. 18 percent of jobs in Germany could be automated. But the workforce is changing not only because of technology: the desire for flexible working hours, part-time or self-employment is increasing among employees. Since 2016, there have been a lot more job postings promising “workplace flexibility.” 63 percent of Millennials would change their job for one with flexible flexitime.

Global trends like robotics and artificial intelligence will turn the way we work upside down. 18 percent of jobs in Germany could be automated. But it is not only technology that is causing the workforce to change: The desire for flexible working hours, part-time work or self-employment is increasing among employees. Since 2016 there have been many more job advertisements promising “job flexibility”. 63 percent of millennials would change their jobs for one with flexible flexitime.

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