“Will we run out of work?” This question immediately poses itself in connection with digitalisation. Worst-case scenarios suggest that one in two jobs is at risk. Other experts believe that history shows that technological progress may indeed kill off certain occupations, but it always creates new ones.

While forecasts about specific effects on the labour market should be treated with caution, we should be guided by approaches that are as reliable as possible and explore policy-making options for making digital transformation beneficial for all workers.