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.
MAHLE Systems Engine, a manufacturer of engine components, is to cut up to 160 jobs at its Kilmarnock site in Scotland. The cuts were blamed on the current downturn in the automotive industry. The company has started consultations with the unions over the job losses. As of 4 February 2009 there is no further information on when the cuts will occur.
Eurofound (2009), Mahle, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68094, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68094.