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WORK 4.0 IS TRANSFORMING OUR LIVES AND THE WAY WE WORK
Since the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, COVID-19, there has been a debate about work and its role in personal and public life. Social transformation, the orientation towards the common good and the indispensable guarantee of the well-being of large sectors of the population are inconceivable without work. Work should also increase the joy of living and certainly not diminish it. Technological advances have always gone hand in hand with the evolution of society to a greater or lesser extent, demonstrating the ability to transform various aspects of people's daily lives that were once unthinkable, to the extent of undergoing such significant changes that they have altered how we live, how we communicate, how we transform ourselves and, of course, how we work.
There have been and continue to be changes that have generated pros and cons, allowing society to face problems of various kinds. Today, due to the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, COVID-19, this approach has been reinforced, as we have been confronted with a global event that has forced us to reconfirm the way we live, think and, of course, work as a society.
The jobs of the future labor market will demand skills focused on mastering technology and artificial intelligence, so workers will need to evolve and adapt to these new changes in the work environment, that is, they will need to be re-educated to perform these jobs, as well as new modalities where their use and management of technologies and digital tools will predominate to fill jobs.
Finally, given the new factual situations that disrupt people's everyday lives, such as work and social protection, it is necessary to establish a framework for creating a new legal system that addresses the new needs arising from these events, therefore, in this context, the path is now open to begin regulating these situations with the aim of safeguarding and protecting societies from the legal sphere itself.
From steam to sensors: historical context of Industry 4.0
These technologies have been reflected in three major industrial revolutions. Today, we are facing the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Work 4.0 which is characterised by the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, capable of performing activities autonomously without human intervention. Industry 4.0 is revolutionising the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products. These smart factories are equipped with advanced sensors, integrated software and robotics that collect and analyse data and enable better decision-making.
First revolution
Beginning in late 18th-century Britain, the first industrial revolution helped enable volume production through the use of hydraulic and steam power instead of purely human and animal energy. End products were constructed with machines instead of being painstakingly produced by hand.
Second revolution
A century later, the second industrial revolution introduced assembly lines and the use of oil, gas and electrical power. These new energy sources, along with advances in telephone and telegraph communications, brought mass production and a degree of automation to manufacturing processes.
Third revolution
The third industrial revolution, which began in the mid-20th century, added computers, advanced telecommunications and data analysis to manufacturing processes.
Fourth revolution
The fourth revolution is flexible for manufacturers, with this industry proving to better meet customer demands for mass customisation. This industry has raised various questions, from its application and impact on people's lives to the urgency for governments to prepare for the positive and negative effects of new technologies applied in the workplace and in economic, social, political and cultural spheres. New jobs, new professions and a reinvention of society are some of the things that Industry 4.0 has in store for working people. The implementation of these technologies in the world of work has opened up jobs that were unthinkable in previous years.
Of course, all this change will depend on the country and the economic and technological possibilities available to it. However, in a world where globalisation has made the entire planet interconnected, sooner or later technologies will reach the most unexpected places and jobs.
According to Deloitte's 2025 Smart Manufacturing Survey, 92% of executives in the industrial sector believe that smart manufacturing will be the main driver of competitiveness over the next three years. Mexico currently needs skilled talent. This study warns that the biggest obstacle to achieving this goal is the one mentioned above. Mexico currently needs skilled talent, and this study warns that the biggest obstacle to achieving that goal is the one mentioned above.
Germany is the world's number one location for international trade fairs. Every year, between 150 and 180 national and international trade fairs are held in the country, with around 180,000 exhibitors and more than 10 million visitors.
Germany also actively supports its companies, as well as Mexican companies, in establishing themselves in both Mexico and Germany through federal programs, promoting strategic alliances, and facilitating investments.
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