Events

A seminar at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Maribor examines how digitalisation, Use of systems or technical procedures to allow a device or system to execute (partially or fully) a function that was previously, or conceivably could be, carried out (partially or fully) by a human. and (AI) AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). are transforming the workplace and reshaping the notion of work. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the digital era and to encourage students to reflect on the opportunities and risks these changes bring.

Hosted by our focal point in Slovenia, Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti, the seminar screens the documentary Human, Not Human, special mention by the jury at the Healthy Workplaces Film Award 2023.

A debate explores how digital transformation affects safety, wellbeing and job security, while also considering the role of technology in shaping future careers. By combining film, lectures, and discussion, the seminar provides economics and business students with the opportunity to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world OSH challenges.

Moderator:

• Prof Dr Simona Šarotar Žižek, Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Maribor

Speaker:

• Prof Dr Simona Šarotar Žižek, Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Maribor
• Nikolaj Petrišič, MSc, Head of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities