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Observed Signal · Mar 13, 2020 · Research / Survey · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

No Fear of Digitalization? Optimism Can Be Fatal

Executive Signal Summary

A FORSA study commissioned by XING E-Recruiting and NEW WORK SE surveyed 3,000 German employees about digitalization at work. The results show 81% feel their job is secure in the next five years, while 65% believe their job will exist in 15 years in some form and 9% fear automation could replace it. The article warns that optimism must be balanced with realism to avoid underpreparing for change. Dr. Ulrich Goldschmidt, CEO and lawyer, and chairman of the DFK, argues optimism is valuable only with a realistic view of the future. Digitalization remains abstract to many, despite visible progress like self-checkout lanes and automated delivery tests. The piece highlights a manpower-related training gap: only 24% of Fach- und Führungskräfte rate company training as good or very good; 30% rate it poor. It notes only 27% see clear digital strategies at their company and 39% see partial strategies, urging demystification and proactive lifelong learning.

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Moderate impact on workforce readiness and upskilling; not industry-shifting

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • 3,000 German employees were surveyed by FORSA for XING E-Recruiting and NEW WORK SE.
  • 81% of respondents feel their job is secure in the next five years.
  • 65% think their job will exist in 15 years; 9% believe it will be automated away.
  • Only 24% of Fach- und Führungskräfte rate training offerings as good/very good; 30% rate them as poor/insufficient.
  • 27% report clear digital strategies at their company; 39% report strategies in partial form.

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Primary Reporting: OnlineMarketing.de•Published: Mar 13, 2020
Original Coverage Title: “Keine Angst vor der Digitalisierung? Zu viel Optimismus kann fatal enden - OnlineMarketing.de”

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