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Work 4.0 21. March 2021

Tomorrow’s world of work #Future view

“Society is constantly changing and is experiencing fundamental changes in ever shorter periods. What was unthinkable not so long ago is now a reality or is imminent – from internet-enabled smartphones to self-driving cars to refrigerators that provide replenishment itself. Artificial intelligence is finding its way into our everyday lives and is changing the way we work and live. “so the Otto Group in the invitation to a blog parade . I would like to participate and see how digitization could change our working world. Roundtable on Work 4.0 In order to better understand the world of work 4.0, I gathered several experts and debated this topic for 4 hours. In the following I would like to show the results and support them with quotes from the participants. More about the roundtable can be found here . The participants can be found in the following table. Companies position Number of…

Agile organization 21. March 2021

Tips for agile nutrition in everyday office life

Nutrition is the be-all and end-all for a person’s productivity. Sitting for long periods in particular and working in front of the PC is actually not exactly the best thing you can do. Numerous fitness magazines provide help and recommendations for action for a healthy diet. However, it is often the case that in addition to everyday office life and all the agile work, there is no time to implement these extensive recipes. That’s why I would like to give you a few tips for agile nutrition in everyday office life. Eat like an emperor in the morning, like a king at noon, like a beggar in the evening (unknown). Tips for agile nutrition in everyday office life My recommendation is never to give the body more than 500 calories at a time. Of course, the cheat day, i.e. a day on which you eat as much as you like,…

Internet of Things 21. March 2021

What is Industry 4.0 – definition

The current understanding of Industry 4.0 encompasses more than the vision of a fully automated and technology-oriented development in German industry. The so-called fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the increasing networking of people, materials and machines.This guiding vision undoubtedly creates complexity, because Industry 4.0 is more than just working with an Internet connection. It should change the world of work at a rapid and unstoppable speed. Digitization in the context of Industry 4.0 shows that organizations are changing and work is becoming faster and more virtual.But what does that mean in concrete terms? What is Industry 4.0? This article is intended to collect definitions and at the end give an overview of what Industry 4.0 could mean and possible concrete examples of what Industry 4.0 is and what is not. What is Industry 4.0 There are numerous definitions of Industry 4.0 and I also ask myself: What is Industry…

Internet of Things 21. March 2021

What is Industry 4.0 – definition

The current understanding of Industry 4.0 encompasses more than the vision of a fully automated and technology-oriented development in German industry. The so-called fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the increasing networking of people, materials and machines. This guiding vision undoubtedly creates complexity, because Industry 4.0 is more than just working with an Internet connection. It should change the world of work at a rapid and unstoppable speed. Digitization in the context of Industry 4.0 shows that organizations are changing and work is becoming faster and more virtual. But what does that mean in concrete terms? What is Industry 4.0? This article is intended to collect definitions and at the end give an overview of what Industry 4.0 could mean and possible concrete examples of what Industry 4.0 is and what is not. What is Industry 4.0 There are numerous definitions of Industry 4.0 and I also ask myself: What…

Digital change 21. March 2021

What is an agile and digital administration / authority?

For many citizens, authorities and administrations in general are associated with the words boring, dusty and slow. There are probably also few among my readers who are looking forward to going to the registration office or who are longing for the next official visit. Of course, authorities and their service providers are aware of this fact, which is why digitization is being pushed forward in authorities and more and more IT consultants are being sought for the public sector and, on the other hand, agile methods are becoming increasingly important and the position of agile coach in the public sector is now more important than is asked. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at the keywords agile administration and digital administration. Agile administration In the first Google search I found a page that deals extensively with the topic of agile administration. In this blog find the drivers and…

Work 4.0 21. March 2021

The opportunities of the digital working world – NewWork

The digitization and networking of the economy with the use of new technologies, with new automation processes and new business models also has consequences for the world of work. Office work as we currently know it could change and bring opportunities and risks with it. This text deals with the opportunities offered by digitization. Work-life balance Home office and mobile work stand for free time management, a lack of commuting, greater personal responsibility and the compatibility of work and family. Demotivating the need to control and distrust. Anyone who sits in the home office can work more independently or at least feels that way says that Magazine CIO . The magazine also says: Many employees who work long days complain that they “get nothing else”. I mean shopping, washing clothes, repairing the bike. All of this has to take place on the weekend because between Monday and Friday the person…

Work 4.0 21. March 2021

Digitization in the workplace – opportunities and risks

Digitization will change working life considerably in the coming years – in almost all areas. If you don’t prepare, you will have a problem, one of those Articles from the world. The digital change is therefore increasingly changing our professional life. Without computers and the Internet, work stands still in many companies today. Craftsmen manufacture furniture or car parts with digital help, architects create construction plans in no time at all, where they had to make elaborate drawings beforehand. Employees are connected to one another via social networks, digital programs facilitate work processes and agreements with one another. Employees can concentrate on essential tasks and are no longer overloaded with administrative tasks, for example (source: Education experts ). Digitization in the workplace: Home offices are usually better equipped than the office In the Study by WiWo on digitization in the workplace can be summarized as follows: ” Digitization is more…

Digital change 21. March 2021

The dangers of digitization in the world of work – # Office factory #LeanOffice

“Office work in German corporations is now organized like factory work. Monotony in the service of efficiency “, according to Brand Eins in the issue” New job “. The “Lean Office” has found its way into Germany, the magazine continues. I did extensive research about this new #office factory, looked at what is hidden behind this term and wondered whether these really are the dangers of the “digitization of the world of work”. Digitization of the world of work – the #office factory In addition to many opportunities, the digitization of the world of work also harbors risks. In the following, I would like to present a few examples that show that the office can become a small factory with the highest level of efficiency. The Lean Office … Already the IG metal says: The new wave is taking hold of the office world. Lean office is the magic word…

Digital change 21. March 2021

Digital transformation: better at home than at work?

Already in 2016 the following line was found in the WiWo: “Digitization at the workplace: home office usually better equipped than office”. The hosting service provider Host Europe carried out a survey of 1,000 knowledge workers and came to the conclusion that there was a large discrepancy between digitization in the home office and takes place in the workplace. I would like to get to the bottom of this thesis. You are welcome to say in advance Articles on the digital workplace and the Definition of the digital transformation read. Digital transformation Workplace vs. home office Already on mine Round tables the representatives of the union have shown that home office has already established itself in most German corporations and that virtually every knowledge worker can work at home at least one day a week. I am also allowed to work from home on a regular basis and, like many…

Work 4.0 21. March 2021

What about the digital world of work?

The Working world is going digital and changing! But what significance will human work performance still have in the future? Does knowledge work abolish knowledge work? asks herself FAZ in an article . Also BPB notes the following: Are we witnessing a digital revolution that will soon turn our working world upside down? We cannot say for sure what our working world of tomorrow will look like, but the change is here. No one can currently say whether this change is good or bad. The world sums up the negative consequences: Digitization forces many people to work faster and brings them to the edge of exhaustion. Concern about the job is also increasing. Paradox: Nonetheless, most people think change is good. Because it also has a lot of positives like the thinkers determine: The flexibility in terms of location and time makes it easier for employees in general: commuters can,…