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.
Way Assauto, manufacturer of suspension systems for cars, is to close its plant located at Asti, with the loss of 142 jobs. Around two years ago the company was acquired by Cijan, a Chinese multinational. On 22 May 2013, the new owner announced the closure of the plant. The “mobility” procedures will be opened to workers as of 21 June.
Eurofound (2013), Way Assauto, Closure in Italy, factsheet number 75449, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75449.