Paweł Walawender, PhD, is an adjunct professor in the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Pedagogical University at KEN Pedagogical University in Cracow, an expert and trainer in international research and consulting projects. President of the management board of a company implementing research and development projects. In the past, he was employed in the research and analysis department of a local government administration. Labor market researcher. He specialises in conducting training in the field of Industry 4.0 as well as work-life balance (W-LB). He is a participant in foreign study visits and training seminars. The author of several dozen scientific articles as well as research studies on the topics of the labor market and socio-economic development. A member of both Polish and foreign trade organisations.