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.
Makro Cash & Carry ČR, a self-service wholesaler, is to create 600 jobs for the emerging distribution centre in Kozomín, near Prague. Recruitment of new employees has already started. The firm offers up to 600 positions with motivational payroll. However, it is difficult to find workers into manufacturing and low-skilled jobs.
The Makro is part of Metro Group, a leading international expert in wholesale and food sales. The company operates in 35 countries and employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. In the financial year 2015/2016 Metro achieved a turnover of EUR 37 billion.
Eurofound (2017), Makro Cash & Carry ČR, Business expansion in Czechia, factsheet number 91697, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/91697.