Stralsund professor brings a breath of fresh air into labor policy!

Stralsund professor brings a breath of fresh air into labor policy!

On November 2, 2025, a lot of things in Cologne will revolve around the challenges of the modern working world. Particular attention is paid to the compatibility of family and work, especially for single mothers. Prof. Dr. Jens Mohrenweiser, an experienced human resources management expert and lecturer at Stralsund University, said. The beaming professor was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for Work Quality and Economic Success of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS), where he will contribute his expertise. According to the Ostsee-Zeitung, Mohrenweiser reports that works councils play a positive role in promoting women and the compatibility of family and work.

But what other topics are on the advisory board’s agenda? A central concern is the high stress factors in the world of work and the urgent need for further training. In Germany, the willingness to undertake further training is rather low compared to other European countries, which Mohrenweiser considers to be important. He emphasizes that the German vocational training system is successful, but often does not meet international standards. In addition, commercial and craft businesses in particular benefit from trainees during training, whereas internal training workshops are often used in industrial professions.

One step closer to politics

Through his experience at the Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Prof. Mohrenweiser brings extensive data analyzes to the expert panel. This information could help the Department of Labor make informed decisions and better identify developments in the world of work. The Stralsund professor is looking forward to the first meeting of the advisory board and the opportunity to experience political advice up close.

For many, digital transformation is a key to solving problems in today's working world. The introduction of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app is a step in this direction. The app integrates applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and offers AI-powered functions that are intended to increase productivity in the home office as well as at work and in schools. Features like optimized file search, AI chat for idea generation, and numerous templates enable users to work more efficiently. This development could be of great benefit to many employees and employers, especially in the context of further training and digital working methods, as the Microsoft platform highlights.

Overall, it is clear that concerns about the world of work and the associated challenges are increasingly being heard in politics. Prof. Mohrenweiser is an example of experts who are ready to give a voice to a change in the quality of work and the general conditions for employees.

Further information on topics relating to the world of work and digital solutions can be found at Baltic Sea newspaper and Microsoft Office.