150 years of the Kaufmännischer Verband: Symposium on New Work
Renowned experts presented various operational and social aspects of New Work at the "New Work Experience" symposium on September 1, 2023: from leadership and meaningfulness, through entrepreneurship and neuro-agility, to education and talent development. Around 150 participants received impulses for successfully shaping the new work reality.
On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the Swiss Commercial Association has organized the symposium entitled "New Work Experience" on September 1, 2023 (not to be confused with the Occasion NWX23 in Hamburg) was held. The event, which took place at Kraftwerk Zurich, offered a comprehensive insight into the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow's working world with five inspiring keynotes and a total of 14 interactive workshops. The keynote speeches formed the core of the symposium, highlighting the most important aspects of New Work - from the evolution of work and new work models, to talent development and meaningfulness. In a playful walk-in area, participants were also able to try out typewriters from different decades as well as ChatGPT.
Digital nomads, Gen Z and the changes in social interaction
Barbara Josef, Co-Founder 5-9 AG, kicked off the day's program with her keynote speech "New Work - New Deals": "Our society today is made up of generations who have the great privilege of doing something meaningful with their work, something that moves us forward as a society and something in which we can flourish." At various breakout sessions, participants gained in-depth insights into the different forms and perspectives of New Work.
Lorenz Ramseyer, President of Digital Nomads Switzerland, gave tips on digital nomadism in another keynote speech: "I have a bicycle route: from one benkli to the next. In between, I ride my bike and think about what I'm going to write in the next mail." In addition to digital nomads redefining the traditional concept of the workplace, the focus was equally on social changes and togetherness in the modern world of work. Katja Rost, Professor of Sociology and Private Lecturer in Economics, defined in her keynote: "New Work are concepts that enable flexible living by making the place of work or working hours more flexible. This brings advantages but also disadvantages." Keeping both in balance requires a good work culture, new forms of collaboration and leadership, and comprehensive health protection.
150 years of the Swiss Commercial Association
In keeping with the 150th anniversary, around 150 participants from various industries and disciplines were given an inspiring platform for the exchange of ideas and insights. The Swiss Commercial Association organized the symposium as part of its 150th anniversary. Christian Zünd and Sascha M. Burkhalter (CEO and future CEO of the Swiss Commercial Association) are convinced: "It is important to us to continue the 150-year history and to continue to actively shape the world of work - both in vocational training, in the social partnership and in politics."
Source: Commercial association
