Research area: Economy and Labour

Digital Humanism – 2nd International Interdisciplinary Research Conference

The conference builds on the Digital Humanism Initiative, an international collaboration dedicated to fostering a community of scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders committed to ensuring that technological development…

Working from home at the beginning of 2026

The eleventh survey by the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) examines the use of working from home at the beginning of 2026, in Germany and in comparison with eight other countries. The study also…

Digital transformation of public-sector organisations

This working paper analyzes how public-sector organizations are shaping digital transformation and identifies gaps in research regarding strategies, roles, processes, and evaluation.

Digital culture as a key factor in the digital transformation of businesses

This working paper examines why organisational culture shapes the outcome of digital transformation – and identifies five key attributes of a “digital culture”, particularly in relation to AI and machine learning.

From Insight to Action: Practical Implications from Interdisciplinary bidt Research Projects for Navigating Digital Change in Organisations

Practical implications from four interdisciplinary bidt projects help organisations navigate digital change – across structures, leadership, collaboration and everyday work – translating research into action.