How has our working world changed? And how can work be designed to ensure that people remain at its centre? These questions were explored by Viktoria Mordaschew on 21 September 2026 as part of the Monday Lecture Series “Where is the human?” at anno 1578 in Lemgo. The event focused on the evolution of work, current challenges and what constitutes good work today and in the future.
Technological Progress and Human Needs
Machines are increasingly taking over not only physical tasks but also activities that previously required human thinking, decision-making and creativity. But what does this development mean for the people working with these technologies?
In her talk, Viktoria Mordaschew explored the history of work and the challenges and tensions shaping today's working world. She focused on modern work science and the question of how work processes can be designed so that technological innovations support people and take their individual needs into account.
Gamification and Human-Centred Work Design
Human-centred work design also plays a central role in Viktoria Mordaschew's research. As a member of the Human-Technology Interaction research group, led by Prof. Dr. mult. Carsten Röcker, she investigates how work and technology can be designed around human needs.
As part of her doctoral research within the PROFuture project, she is investigating how gamification can be used to improve performance and work processes. This involves the use of game-based elements such as progress indicators, point systems and feedback.
A particular focus is on how these approaches can be designed to support performance while meeting the requirements of human-centred work design.
→ Find out more:Inclusive Gamification and Adaptive Workplace Design
Science in Dialogue
The Monday Lecture Series is organised by the Institute for Science Dialogue (IWD) at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts. It offers the public an opportunity to explore current scientific topics and engage directly with researchers.
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Auther: Mona Marie Brinkmann