But it’s not that simple: digitisation and automation cannot replace the skilled workers needed. Digitisation and automation of skilled workers give hope that the labour market will ease soon. According to experts, however, the topic has to be viewed in a differentiated way.
The economic downturn does not solve the skilled labour problem. However, just under half (48 %) of managers in mechanical engineering and plant construction believe that increasing automation and digitisation will alleviate the shortage, according to a recent survey by personnel service provider Hays. Experts take a critical view of this. “Especially in the highly qualified segment, […]
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