Work 4.0 – Agile Process And Organizational Methods Such As Scrum And Their Correct Design

Discussions on the topic of "Work 4.0" are fashionable right now. The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs even felt obligated to publish a White Paper on this subject. It is therefore not surprising that the Ministry of Labor considers the subject area "Work 4.0" a "priority" (at least on its website); the same applies to the topics of temporary work / work contracts, subject areas that are of key importance in the context of "Work 4.0."

Work 4.0 and agile work processes

But what is "Work 4.0" and why is there tension between this modern form of work and a classic problem area to which employment lawyers have been exposed for a long time? According to the Ministry of Labor at least, it is not yet possible to define exactly what "Work 4.0" is, but one thing is certain: "Work 4.0" will be more networked, more digital, and more flexible. Public opinion also expects that working hours, work performance, and workplaces will change considerably; employees