The labour shortage is becoming ever more acute across all industries. One key approach to tackling this shortage is by strengthening economic migration, which the German government has included in its coalition agreement. We absolutely welcome this step, as we are increasingly feeling the labour shortage ourselves. However, this strengthening must be both targeted and effective.
Workplace digitalisation is a requirement for all businesses and is already a reality for the REWE Group, encompassing app development, online ordering, the latest warehouse and delivery software and the design of successful cutting-edge technologies. However, one of the key success criteria is the flexible deployment of internal and external digitalisation specialists which, at present, poses huge challenges with regard to legal compliance.