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Articles by Max Mihelich
Coming to Grips With the Effects of an Automated Nation on Workplaces
The negative consequences are inevitable, but present another leadership opportunity for HR.
November 9, 2017Automation technology will create 14.9 million new jobs in the next decade, with automation creating jobs equivalent to 10 percent of the workforce through 2027,....
The Automation of HR: Take Us to Your CHRO
Like past instances of human labor displacement that saw the automation of many factory jobs, white-collar executive positions are more likely to be automated in the near future. While it sounds scary, it presents a great leadership opportunity for HR.
November 9, 2017Back in 2014 the Associated Press started using automation software to write quarterly corporate-earnings reports. This software, known as Wordsmith, is able to produce 3,000....
Pot Industry Cultivates a New Branch with HR
As recreational marijuana buds into a legitimate billion-dollar business from its seedy past, human resources professionals are encountering business challenges that are both familiar and new.
May 3, 2017 Marijuana dispensaries must tackle the same problem any new business faces: how to get started. In states with legalized recreational marijuana,....
Vaccinations in the Workplace Can Be a Prickly Issue
It may be in the best interest of an employer to require vaccinations for its workforce. But the legalities and practicalities involved may present too many obstacles to make such a requirement worthwhile.
April 23, 2015It may be in the best interest of an employer to require vaccinations for its workforce. But the legalities and practicalities involved may present too many obstacles to make such a requirement worthwhile.

Religious Discrimination Presents an Altar Reality
Religious discrimination is on the EEOC’s radar in 2015. The issue is broad and presents many potential pitfalls for employers.
March 24, 2015Religious discrimination is on the EEOC’s radar in 2015. The issue is broad and presents many potential pitfalls for employers.
Serious Job Training for Syrian Refugees
One group is helping refugees garner employment opportunities in Lebanon.
March 23, 2015One group is helping refugees garner employment opportunities in Lebanon.
Stop in the Name of Unionization
SHRM joins lawsuit to end NLRB ‘quickie’ election rule.
February 22, 2015SHRM joins lawsuit to end NLRB ‘quickie’ election rule.
A Level Paying Field in Detroit
A looming labor showdown in Detroit over the two-tier wage system will be an important battleground in the future of labor relations.
January 25, 2015A looming labor showdown in Detroit over the two-tier wage system will be an important battleground in the future of labor relations.
Every Job I Have Worked at Has Been Primarily White
The title of this post reflects my experience. I think this is unacceptable. What’s your take?
January 9, 2015The title of this post reflects my experience. I think this is unacceptable. What’s your take?
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