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.
German engineering company Lingl will cut 172 jobs. In January, Lingl filed for financial shield proceedings, a new form of insolvency programme. Job cuts are to be implemented immediately. The company announced to offer the opportunity to be employed in an interim employment agency. In total, Lingl employs 550 people.
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