ERGO Podcast “Future Skills”: What is Technology?

What does the term “technology” mean, and how is it changing our jobs? Martin Schwemmle and Arndt Pechstein from The Future Company take a look at the significance of technology and future skills for the world of work.

Studies indicate that almost a quarter of all jobs worldwide will undergo fundamental changes in the next five years. Around 83 million jobs are expected to be lost globally, but more than twice as many new ones will be created. This poses an enormous challenge for employers and employees alike. To remain fit for the future, more than just specialist knowledge is needed – future skills are required. And a new understanding of and relationship with technology.

Because when technology meets humanity, when artificial intelligence not only automates processes but fundamentally changes what it means to be human, then it is time to rethink skills.

ERGO Labour Director Lena Lindemann also emphasises how important it is to engage with technology – for example, in her HR Talk on the topic of „Curiosity and desire to learn“.

Our hosts

In a six-part podcast series, we take a closer look at what are known as “future skills.” Our podcast hosts are proven experts in this field – they deal with the topics of future viability, innovation and transformation on many different levels.

Arndt Pechstein and Martin Schwemmle are passionate futurists and transformation facilitators. Dr Arndt Pechstein is a brain researcher and expert in biomimicry, agile methods and systemic organisational development. Dr Martin Schwemmle is an economist and innovation researcher. Together, they combine scientific depth with entrepreneurial practice and shape the future at the interface between people, organisations and change. They inspire, enthuse and motivate as authors, speakers and consultants. They are thought leaders and driving forces behind the Future Skills Community and are committed to shaping a positive future. As founders and managing directors of The Future Company, they make companies future-proof – including ERGO, by supporting them in strategically anchoring future skills and implementing them in everyday management and work.

Our podcast series “Focus on Technology” invites you to explore questions about the future – with surprising insights, real stories and a clear message: the future is not shaped by technology alone. It is shaped by us.