Portfolio
Selected work
I specialize in long-form storytelling. My background in journalism lets me distill large amounts of complex information into one cohesive, readable story. Here are features, guides and explainers I’ve written and edited.
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 ↗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 Winning · Manager, Content, iCIMS
matters
Equity Matters: 3 steps to prepare for pay transparency & pay legislation
A practical, step-by-step guide for HR and compensation leaders getting ready for new pay transparency laws.
Read on OpenComp ↗eclipse
Pedaling astronomer cycles across the country to Nashville for the 2017 solar eclipse
The story of an astronomer who biked cross-country to teach communities about the eclipse along the way.
Read on The Tennessean ↗HR
Why are so many HR professionals performing work that falls outside HR?
An HR Dive feature Katie edited, from planning and structure through fact-checking and copy edits.
Read on HR Dive ↗I had the pleasure of working alongside Katie for more than three years. Her editorial expertise vastly improved my writing and helped shape HR Dive into a first-class publication. Katie has demonstrated an incredible eye for quality and innovation — and most importantly, she knows how to treat people with respect and empathy.Ryan Golden · Reporter, HR Dive
bands
How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement
An HR Dive piece on using pay bands to keep and motivate employees, edited by Katie.
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