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.
PZL Swidnik, a manufacturer of helicopters and aviation parts, internal restructuring plan and will cut its workforce by 450 jobs. According to some press reports published in June, about 90 jobs were cut by measures other than direct dismissals: 70 employees left their jobs voluntarily and 20 have already acquired early retirement benefits. The rest is said to be laid off. Earlier this year the company announced a voluntary dismissals program, but fewer workers accepted it than expected (300) leading to the decision to introduce collective dismissals. The restructuring process is being implemented by AugustaWestald, a new owner of the factory.
Eurofound (2010), PZL Swidnik, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 70748, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70748.