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The digital transformation is radically changing and will continue to change the
work environment and culture. Solutions such as artificial intelligence, machine
learning, big data and data analytics, cloud computing, conversational systems, ro-
botics as well as virtual and augmented reality have revolutionized the way we work
and the needs and requirements of employees. Completely new goals for work, tasks,
and workspace emerge, as well as new challenges to organization, qualifications, em-
ployment, and leadership. There are also numerous threats related to the protection
of personal data, digital identity management, and cybersecurity, but also in the
area of physical and mental health protection against threats resulting from the use
of information and communication technologies (ICT). How do digital natives deal
with these challenges? The study analyses how students perceive the place of digital
competencies in the context of the competencies of the future and how they evaluate
their own digital competencies. The authors conducted a questionnaire survey among
students (n = 755) of various faculties, forms of study, and with various professional
experience. As the results show, students see the importance of digital competencies,
but they rate their own competencies relatively low in this area. Based on the results
of the research, recommendations were formulated regarding the shaping of digital
competencies among students at universities.
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