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.
DIY retailer Focus has announced that it has gone into administration with the loss of 3100 jobs in 122 stores. 54 stores have been purchased by other retailers saving a total of 900 jobs.
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