Recent reports highlight the systemic discrimination faced by French citizens of Arab and Maghreb origin within the workplace. Testimonies reveal that these employees face significant barriers not only during hiring but also regarding promotion and career progression. Many feel compelled to hide their backgrounds to avoid stereotypes that undermine their professional competence. The report cites the experience of Salim, an intern in a luxury Parisian hotel, and Ayoub Nouh, an IT professional who observed a bias against Maghreb-sounding names during recruitment. Data from the Defender of Rights and the International Labour Organization (2024) shows that individuals perceived as black, Arab, or of Maghreb descent are 2.8 times more likely to report job-related discrimination compared to their white peers. Despite this, only 12% of those affected seek legal help or formal assistance. Sociologist Anne Zu-Thalamy explains that these practices are part of a broader trend of racial profiling within large companies, where an employee's perceived background is used to predetermine their social standing and performance expectations.