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.

SmashVille, a new burger chain launched by the entrepreneurs behind Poke House, is set to open 20 locations and create between 160 and 200 jobs, with an initial investment of €2 million.
The objective is to reach 20 shops by the end of 2026. According to the founders, “in the short term, we’re aiming to open 10 shops, with a medium-term target of 20.”
During the initial phase, all stores will be company-owned, although the founders are considering a franchising model for future expansion
Eurofound (2025), SmashVill, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 203024, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203024.