Responsible employers strive to protect and respect the dignity of all workers, but digitalisation can undermine this if not guided by people-first principles, affecting equality, wellbeing, and even basic rights. In manufacturing, discussing dignity can be challenging, as starting these conversations is difficult and often feels potentially uncomfortable or overly personal.

Digitalisation can transform both workplaces and the nature of work, but if new technologies are introduced without a people‑centred approach, they risk undermining dignity, equality, wellbeing, and even human rights. Yet conversations about dignity in manufacturing can feel difficult or personal, making it hard to know where to begin. Our Dignity at Work Discussion Cards offer a simple, engaging way for businesses to explore these issues through fictional scenarios that illustrate the balance between dignity and technological innovation.