Topic: Digital work environment
Digitalised processes facilitate workflows, while technology enables new forms of communication and collaboration: insights into the opportunities and possible conflicts arising from the partnership between humans and machines.
Five questions for Sabine Pfeiffer, Chair of the Board of Directors
Sabine Pfeiffer has been Chair of the bidt Board of Directors since 1 April 2026. In this interview, she talks about her new role and the importance of labour and the economy for digital transformation.
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.
SZ Digitalgipfel 2026: Europe’s digital future – AI, security and sovereignty
The 2026 SZ Digital Summit focused on Europe’s digital future, with a particular emphasis on AI, security and sovereignty.
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.