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.
Low cost hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to open 20 new sites throughout 2018 and create 550 new jobs. The plans include the opening of a new London City flagship hotel. Jobs will be created at all levels of the business including receptionists, housekeepers, cleaners and managerial roles. The company does operate its own training and promotions policy meaning that people can be appointed at entry level positions and then rise through the business. The jobs are currently being advertised via the company's website.
In March and in May 2017, the Group announced the creation of 325 and 700new jobs respectively in the UK.
Eurofound (2018), Travelodge, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 93816, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/93816.