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Finding Skilled Workers in 2023: eco Association Gives 7 Recommendations
New Work
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Finding Skilled Workers in 2023: eco Association Gives 7 Recommendations

The Internet industry – whether cloud start-ups, IT SMEs or Internet corporations – urgently needs more IT professionals of every skill level in 2023. The shortage of STEM professionals is expected to reach an all-time high in 2023. Lucia Falkenberg lists seven resolutions that will make companies more attractive for IT specialists.

05.01.2023
Lucia Falkenberg
New Work
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eco CPO Lucia Falkenberg welcomes the plans of the traffic light government on skilled worker immigration

Lucia Falkenberg, CPO and spokesperson of the New Work Competence Group in the eco Association of the Internet industry welcomes the German federal government’s plans to lower the hurdles for the immigration of skilled workers.

01.12.2022
eco zum Girls‘Day: IT-Branche braucht weibliche Verstärkung
women.in.tech
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eco on Girls’ Day: The IT & Tech Industry Badly Needs Female Reinforcement

At the age of 15, ten times fewer girls than boys consider taking up a technical profession. In order to counteract this imbalance, to provide impetus to the debate, and to offer recommendations for companies, policymakers, educators and parents, eco - Association of the Internet Industry has published a white paper entitled: "Girls in Tech: A Call to Action" for Girls' Day on 28 April.

27.04.2022
eco Survey: 74.6 % of Employees in Germany Want to Work Digitally Even After the Pandemic
New Work
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eco Survey: 74.6 % of Employees in Germany Want to Work Digitally Even After the Pandemic

The trend to increasingly use digital technologies to work from home or on the road is expected to continue even after the Covid-19 pandemic. The majority of employees in Germany plan to continue to make greater use of digital technologies to work regardless of location.

29.03.2022
eco Association Announces the 2022 Digital Trends
eco
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eco Association Announces the 2022 Digital Trends

This year, it’s not just the Covid-19 pandemic, but also the threatening climate change which will continue to drive forward digital transformation in the economy and society. “Digitalisation is part of the solution to many challenges,” says eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme.

19.01.2022
More Women for the Tech Industry: eco Expanding German #LiT– Ladies in Tech Initiative
women.in.tech
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More Women for the Tech Industry: eco Expanding German #LiT– Ladies in Tech Initiative

The #LiT – Ladies in Tech initiative aims to gain more visibility in media, politics and society for female role models from the tech industry, and to highlight current pressing issues and topics related to women in the IT and digital industries

23.06.2021
eco Survey on Occasion of Girls’ Day: IT Industry Needs Female Reinforcement 2
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women.in.tech
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eco Survey on Occasion of Girls’ Day: IT Industry Needs Female Reinforcement

The IT industry needs female reinforcement. This is the opinion of over 60 percent of German citizens, according to the results of a survey by eco – Association of the Internet Industry, conducted in cooperation with the market and opinion research institute Civey.

20.04.2021
Study: 100 Top Decision-Makers Attest to Cologne’s Digital Resilience in the Area of Mobile Working
Networks
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Study: 100 Top Decision-Makers Attest to Cologne’s Digital Resilience in the Area of Mobile Working

A study published this month by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology shows that digital resilience in Cologne is high, but varies greatly across sectors. Supply chains, for example, are described by 82 percent of decision-makers as being efficient even in the pandemic.

29.03.2021
eco Verband verkündet die Sieger der 19. eco://awards
New Work
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eco Association Announces the Winners of the 19th eco://awards

On 26th November, for the 19th time, eco – Association of the Internet Industry presented the eco://awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the Internet industry.

27.11.2020
The Finalists for the 19th eco://awards
New Work
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The Finalists for the 19th eco://awards

On November 26, 2020, the eco Association will once again present one of the most prestigious awards in the Internet industry. In six award categories, a jury of experts with representatives from business, science, research or politics selected the three most promising submissions in each case.

22.10.2020
More Women in Tech: A Serious Competitive Advantage for Companies
New Work
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More Women in Tech: A Serious Competitive Advantage for Companies

It’s no secret that, in the Internet industry, there are currently far less women employed as specialists than men. Across the globe, women represent just one quarter of tech specialists, while in Europe, just one sixth of such roles are occupied by women. In order to support companies in their efforts to access the world’s greatest untapped pool of talent, today the eco Association has published a study and guide “Women in Tech Across the Globe: A Good Practice Guide for Companies”.

06.05.2020
eco Survey Reveals: 85 Percent of the German Workforce Values the Opportunities of Mobile Working 2
New Work
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eco Survey Reveals: 85 Percent of the German Workforce Values the Opportunities of Mobile Working

85 percent of employees in Germany are in favor of virtual working in light of the current crisis situation, as a representative survey of some 2,500 employees reveals. Experts from the eco Association provide concrete tips on how companies can remain up and running, in spite of the coronavirus outbreak.

23.03.2020
Digital Workplace Strengthens Families
New Work
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Digitalization Bringing Family and Working Life into Harmony

Good news to contemplate today, which is the International Day of Families. The majority of Germans are of the opinion: Digitalization makes it easier to reconcile family and career.

15.05.2019
“The principle of lifelong learning should be promoted”
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New Work
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eco Association: “The girls of today are the digital leaders of tomorrow”

Girls’ Day on 28.03.2019: Internet industry offers very good career chances for women

28.03.2019
eco Association & YouGov: Broad Endorsement of Digitalization in the Economy
New Work
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eco Association & YouGov: Broad Endorsement of Digitalization in the Economy

The vast majority of decision-makers in German companies support digitalization, according to a current eco Association survey undertaken by YouGov. This finding, presented by the eco Association today as part of the eco://kongress in Cologne, is crystal clear.

28.11.2018
Digital Workplace Strengthens Families
Cloud Computing
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Digital Workplace Strengthens Families

The digitalization of the working world makes it easier to balance work and family life – this is the opinion of around half of the people in Germany, according to a recent eco survey. In particular, Germans expect more flexibility in their work thanks to integrated phone and data lines via the Internet. All-IP solutions from the cloud increase companies’ international competitiveness.

15.11.2018
Germany Needs Consistent Strategy for Digital Education and Further Education
New Work
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Germany Needs Consistent Strategy for Digital Education and Further Education

The topics of securing specialist workers, New Work, and (further) education in the digital world of work are right at the top of the political agenda and also shaped the debate in the “New Work Check”, organized by the eco Association.

09.11.2018
Lucia Falkenberg
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New Work
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eco Association: Internet Industry Needs More Female Specialists and Leaders

Whereas the Internet industry offers very good career opportunities for women, the industry's workforce is still predominantly male. On the occasion of Girls' Day in Germany, Lucia Falkenberg, CPO of eco and Leader of the eco Competence Group New Work, talks about the benefits to companies of hiring female specialists and the importance to the industry of having female role models.

25.04.2018
Artificial Intelligence - A Quite Fantastic Machine
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IoT
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These are the Internet Trends for 2018

Trends 2018: Smart ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and New Work New digital ecosystems creating added value in 2018 Smart ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and New Work – these are the trend topics for 2018, according to eco – Association of the Internet Industry. “In 2018, more so...

12.01.2018
Lucia Falkenberg
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New Work
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for Human Resources Staff:...

More information obligations for human resources managers as of May 2018 Best practices for data protection keep HR processes on the legally safe side When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018, this will also have an impact on HR departments – by the May deadline at...

13.12.2017
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New Work
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Job-Seeker Market: Employers Convince with Conscience

Study shows that CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is an important job criterion for IT specialists Job seekers want flexibility and security CSR as part of the corporate culture: Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have to catch up Employers who can demonstrate special responsibility towards their employees...

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New Work
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What Jobs Will We Be Doing in 2035?

Two thirds of the jobs our children will have don’t exist yet Digitalization is transforming many job descriptions Lifelong learning is basic requirement for professional success The demands made of workers are changing faster than ever with the digitalization of our world of work. “We find ourselves in the...

Call for Papers for the Internet Security Days 2017
Security
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Call for Papers for the Internet Security Days 2017

Speakers sought for four focus topics Conference, exhibition and networking on today’s and tomorrow’s security trends on 28-29 September 2017 German-language conference, but English-language papers also accepted From 28 to 29 September 2017 eco – Association of the Internet Industry and heise Medien invite...

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New Work
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eco: Digitalization to Strengthen Human Resources in 2017

Companies will be able to attract new talent and make space for HR core competencies in 2017, with digital processes, cloud solutions, and automation. HR analytics make HR managers transparent partners for senior management IT security and data protection are prerequisites for Work 4.0 Human Resources will benefit...

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