Competences for Society 5.0: Multidisciplinary Corporate Training for Inclusion, Safety and Competitiveness

This desk‑based review investigates how corporate training can support the transition from the efficiency‑oriented paradigm of Industry 4.0 to the human‑centric vision of Society 5.0. Drawing on philosophical, legal, economic, engineering and occupational‑health literatures, as well as European and Italian policy sources, the study maps converging requirements for inclusive, technology‑enabled learning. Analysis shows that (i) ethical frameworks position innovation as a means to social well‑being; (ii) recent equality statutes and disability directives provide enforceable rights that training must operationalise; (iii) digital delivery of continuous learning yields cost savings of ≈ 40% and productivity gains up to 20% when coupled with clear feedback loops; (iv) AI‑driven platforms and augmented‑reality modules make mass personalisation feasible but introduce governance challenges; and (v) smart monitoring reduces classical hazards yet raises new psychosocial and privacy risks, especially for ageing workforces. The paper argues that effective programmes treat training budgets as strategic investments, co‑design curricula with stakeholders, integrate universal‑design and data‑protection principles, and align organisational targets with EU human‑centric policy goals. These findings provide a multidisciplinary blueprint for firms and policymakers seeking to reconcile digital ambition with social responsibility in the era of Society 5.0.