Freelance HR writer and consultant
Stories that make HR worth reading.
I’m Katie Clarey, a freelance content writer specializing in long-form storytelling for B2B SaaS brands in human resources. My work is tight and timely.
Selected work
Features, guides and explainers
A journalism background means I can take a pile of complex information and turn it into one cohesive, readable story.
solutions
‘We’ve had to be creative’: How a major health system eased its labor shortage
A reported feature on how one large health system rethought recruiting and retention to get through a severe staffing shortage.
Read on HR Dive ↗skills
How soft skills verification helps promote a diverse workforce
Why verifying soft skills, not just résumé keywords, can widen the talent pool and support more equitable hiring.
Read on iCIMS ↗money
When it comes to caregiving benefits, parents value time and money most
What working parents actually want from caregiving benefits, and what that means for employers designing them.
Read on BetterUp ↗How I can help
A reporter’s rigor, a storyteller’s ear
Writing
Long-form features, guides and explainers built for B2B SaaS audiences in HR.
ii.White papers
In-depth, well-researched reports your audience will read to the very end.
iii.Editing
Three years editing at HR Dive: clean, fact-checked copy and helpful coaching.
iv.Consulting
Strategy, audits and training to help your team write better HR content.
Kind words
Don’t take my word for it
Katie has quickly become an essential extension of my in-house content team. With a deep understanding of HR and recruiting she writes authentic, informative content that is a pleasure to read. Katie knows her audience. She is also an editor’s dream: well-researched, clean copy, on time – every time. You’d be wise to hire her.Shannon WinningManager, Content, iCIMS
I have worked with Katie as a colleague and editor. She is always reliable, personable, and ready with timely, fresh ideas. Her writing is thoughtful, clean, and a dream to edit. I highly recommend her!Emilie ShumwayEditor, HR Dive
My AI policy
Every word is mine.
I use AI tools in limited ways behind the scenes, but never to write content. I also don’t edit AI-generated writing. When you work with me, you get original work from a human who knows your industry.
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