news

WEC-Europe organises debate on digitalisation and changing world of work

This debate was a first of a series of events related to a joint project currently being conducted by the World Employment Confederation-Europe. The participants focused on numerous topics of interest including the challenges and job opportunities of the digital age, the need for the workforce to upskill, the role of online platforms, the regulation of labour market intermediaries and the role of social dialogue in the context of the digitalization of the world of work.

Published on 28th February 2017

As John Harkin representing CEEMET, the voice of the metal, engineering and technology-based industries recalled : “90% of jobs require some level of digital skills whatever the sector; all jobs will change and it is vital for this workforce to be trained”.

A topic on which Constanza Rinaldi, MEP Brando Bonifei’s representative elaborated upon, stressing on the challenges of the skills mismatch, advocating for a public-private responsibility in terms of upskilling the workforce. Adviser at Business Europe Magdalena Bober called on avoiding digital determinism : “If there is a potential to create jobs in Europe, we should be optimistic and seize the opportunity to train the younger generation and help the workforce compete in the digital economy through upskilling”.

An opinion shared by Sonja van Lieshout, Randstad’s Public Affairs Manager approaching the challenge for business, policy and education leaders to rethink what new skills will be needed in this new era and help workers prepare for the changes ahead through new collaborations and partnerships.

The event was also the occasion for Denis Pennel, Managing Director at the World Employment Confederation, to present the key findings and recommendations of the World Employment Confederation-Europe White Paper on the Future of Work.

 

topics: Digitalisation
regions: Europe
content types: News
Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons-40 Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icons Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Icon Asset 5 Asset 6 Asset 1 Icons_FINAL