When There’s No Boss, There’s the System: Reflections on Algorithmic Management

This article explores the rise of algorithmic management, where automated systems replace traditional human supervisors in assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback. Drawing from real-world experiences and research insights from AIMLAB at Tel Aviv University, the piece examines both the advantages—such as consistent evaluation and large-scale data processing—and the challenges, including reduced transparency, limited human context, and ethical concerns about fairness and accountability. It highlights how reliance on algorithmic decisions affects workers’ autonomy and calls for a balanced integration that preserves human compassion and responsibility within digital management environments.

https://www.ynet.co.il/environment-science/article/rjf9kdprgx