Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt oder im Weg? Grenzen und Potenziale menschengerechter Arbeitsgestaltung in der digitalen Transformation

The humane design of cyber-physical systems in Work 4.0 is a key -challenge that can only be met by a clarification of the issue and a precise description of the changes and states of the working conditions. The article therefore provides an overview of the interactions between people and machines in the context of cyber-physical systems, thereby enabling the impacts on the employees to be shown. In order to grasp the creative possibilities of work structuring, but also the obstacles that are faced, it is necessary to focus on the strategies and attitudes of works councils. The findings are empirically based on case studies in pioneer enterprises. The possibility of work processes controlled by machines based on real-time data emphasises the need for a proactive, holistic perspective on prevention. To realise this aim, it is not necessary to have a complete understanding of the algorithms, but rather to strengthen the awareness of relevant questions that need to be asked on shaping aspects of the work process with regard to the well-being of the employees.