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Digitalisation in the Construction and Woodwork Sectors

New study with EFBWW and Fraunhofer Institute on how does digitalisation affect the workplace in the construction.

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Creator: Barbora Novotna
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  • AI, Algorithms, & Data

Online Platforms, Platform Work and Platform Workers in France, Greece, Italy and Germany: What can we learn from each other?

This online event on platform economy in France, Greece, Italy and Germany took place on May 11. The recording of the event in English is available now.

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Online Event: Participatory Design and Worker Rights in the Age of Standardised Software.

On 21 March, we discussed together with Prof. Bødker, Aarhus University, participatory design and worker rights in the age of standardised software

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PhD Summer School 2023: Call For Participants!

The PhD Summer School 2023 will take place in Berlin from 11-14 September. This year's topic is AI and transformation of work. Application is possible until May 15.

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Creator: FES/Barbora Novotna
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  • Digital Europe

Mind the gender gap in the digital world of work (video)

In this video, we address the challenges faced by women in the digital economy and give recommendations on how to tackle these challenges.

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  • Platformisation of Work

Platform workers need stronger legal protection

2023 can become an important year for the platform economy. A strong directive might be decided, finally improving conditions for workers.

Latest Publications

Shaping the AI revolution?

Gengler, Eva | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., October 2026

Women in the start-up ecosystem

Artificial intelligence, algorithmic management and collective bargaining in European services

Kahancová, Marta ; Phonskaningtyas, Intan Citra ; Medas, Gabriele ; Šarközi, Tomáš ; Dragstra, Fiona ; Zholdasbay, Daryn | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., September 2026

fast track or slow lane?

Protection of mobile migrant labour in the European single market

Ernst, Friedrich ; Cremers, Jan | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, September 2026

facilitating a counselling and support network for mobile migrant labour

Inside the black box

Arora, Payal ; Calegari, Roberta | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, May 2026

how algorithms are made - and why it matters