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.
Following the acquisition of Diamant Boart by Electrolux in July 2002, 140 workers were made redudant at the Brussels unit and 20 at the Zonhoven unit. Part of the production will be relocated to Greece, Portugal and China. Diamant Boart is a manufacturer and distributor of diamond tools and related equipment for the construction and stone market.
Eurofound (2002), Diamant Boart, Merger/Acquisition in Belgium, factsheet number 59467, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59467.