Workforce shortage in a digital era. Can 100% remote work attract more qualified candidates?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Digital era
  • 2.1 Definition of digital transformation
  • 2.2 Digital generations
  • 2.3 The current digital transformation state in Germany
• 3 Megatrends and workforce shortage
  • 3.1 Megatrends
    • 3.1.1 Definition and their impact on society
    • 3.1.2 Definition of remote working as part of 'New Work'
    • 3.1.3 Current situation of remote working in Germany
    • 3.1.4 Remote working for Corporations
      • 3.1.4.1 Advantages of offering remote working
      • 3.1.4.2 Disadvantages of remote working
      • 3.1.4.3 Challenges of remote working
    • 3.1.5 Remote working for permanent employees and freelancers
      • 3.1.5.1 Advantages of remote working
      • 3.1.5.2 Disadvantages of remote working
      • 3.1.5.3 Challenges of remote working
  • 3.2 Workforce Shortage
    • 3.2.1 Definition of workforce shortage
    • 3.2.2 Current situation of Workforce Shortage in Germany
    • 3.2.3 Known reasons for workforce shortage
    • 3.2.4 Consequences of workforce shortage
    • 3.2.5 Challenges for organization
• 4 Methodical approach
• 5 Results from quantitative analysis of online survey
  • 5.1 Demographical features of survey participants
  • 5.2 100% remote jobs at German companies
  • 5.3 Willingness to work fully remotely
  • 5.4 Willingness to work as a freelancer
  • 5.5 Further social aspects
• 6 Conclusion
• 7 Discussion and forecast

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the potential of offering 100% remote work to mitigate the workforce shortage in Germany. It explores the impact of digital transformation and demographic change on the German workforce and analyzes the preferences of potential talents regarding remote work. The goal is to provide insights into the feasibility and benefits of fully remote work arrangements in addressing the current workforce shortage.

• The impact of digital transformation on the German workforce and its challenges.
• The role of remote work in mitigating workforce shortage and its advantages and disadvantages for both companies and employees.
• The preferences of potential talents regarding remote work, including their willingness to work 100% remotely.
• The impact of demographic change on the German workforce and its implications for future workforce needs.
• The potential of remote work to attract qualified candidates and diversify talent pools.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduces the topic of workforce shortage in a digital era and outlines the research question and methodology.
• Chapter 2: Discusses the concept of digital transformation and its impact on the German workforce, including the changing demographics and the emergence of digital generations.
• Chapter 3: Examines the megatrends driving the current workforce landscape, focusing on remote work as a significant trend within the broader framework of "New Work". This chapter analyzes the current state of remote work in Germany, its advantages, disadvantages, and challenges for both companies and employees. It also explores the implications of workforce shortage for German businesses and society.
• Chapter 4: Describes the methodological approach used in the study, focusing on the design and implementation of the online survey.
• Chapter 5: Presents the results of the quantitative analysis of the online survey data, focusing on the demographics of participants, their preferences for remote work, and their willingness to work 100% remotely or as freelancers. The chapter also discusses the influence of gender, generation, and industry on these preferences.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the key topics of digital transformation, remote work, workforce shortage, demographic change, talent acquisition, and the German job market. It investigates the potential of offering 100% remote jobs to attract qualified candidates and mitigate workforce shortages in Germany. It uses an empirical approach through an online survey to gather insights into the preferences and willingness of potential talents to work fully remotely.