Ethics in the digital workplace
Digitisation and automation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can affect working conditions in a variety of ways and their use in the workplace raises a host of new ethical concerns.
Sports Sock was taken over by US multinational Kellwood last year. The company said ongoing unsustainable businesses losses due to reduced customer demand and increased costs, were to blame for the decision (147 job reductions).
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