ESCP Europe

In The Algorithm, journalist Hilke Schellmann investigates the growing and often opaque use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Through whistleblower accounts, internal documents, and personal testing, she reveals how algorithms now influence hiring, promotions, and firings—often based on biased or pseudo-scientific criteria. From facial expression analysis to personality profiling through social media, AI already shapes major corporate decisions. This compelling book questions the reliability and ethics of these technologies in today’s job market.