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A common aspect in all organisational models is the promotion of learning. In order to qualify their employees accordingly, companies must provide them with the opportunities to do so - be it in internal training programmes using learning software or in model working environments or through external offers from chambers of commerce or associations.
Constant, lifelong learning is essential in the world of work today and in the future. On the one hand, because new technologies are being used more and more frequently, and workers need to be familiar with their use. Secondly, because demographic change is extending the average working life. As a result, work organisation that promotes learning is becoming increasingly important.
Training occupations are also changing in the course of digitalisation, which is why the content of training courses must be adapted to the changing conditions. Electronics technicians already use a tablet just as often as a soldering iron, for example, in their day-to-day work. Computer scientists increasingly require a more comprehensive knowledge of industrial processes. Traditional professions such as carpenter, painter or retail salesperson are also changing: wood is now processed with a CNC saw, paint is mixed with a digital application and e-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in retail. In addition, completely new job profiles are emerging for which no corresponding training exists today.
Digital education is therefore one of the key challenges facing the world of work. For companies, this means that they must provide their employees with access to learning materials and further training so that they can adapt their knowledge and skills to the latest technological developments. This applies to all hierarchical levels - from management to trainees, all employees should at least be able to master the most important basics of digital applications. Starting with email management programmes and diaries, through industry-specific applications such as invoicing programmes, to shared project management systems, for example.
But every individual is also in demand and should be aware of their personal learning and knowledge requirements and utilise the many opportunities for further training. Whether online courses, seminars or coaching from associations or chambers of commerce - there are a large number of training programmes, some of which are free of charge, that can enable every employee to gain new skills. Those who take advantage of such opportunities at regular intervals will greatly increase their chances on the rapidly changing labour market.
