Abstract

In order to determine the consequences of digititalsation for the world of work, the research group calculates the so-called substitution potential of occupations. On the basis of occupational data from the expert database BERUFENET of the Federal Employment Agency, it is determined for every occupation how high the proportion of activities that could currently be performed by computers or computer-controlled machines is. The substitution potentials were calculated for the first time for the year 2013. These estimates are, however, a snapshot based on the technological possibilities and occupational profiles in 2013. Since both the technologies are developing further and the occupational profiles are changing, the substitution potentials must be updated at certain intervals. An update of the substitutability potentials was already carried out for the year 2016. Another update is now planned for 2019.