Inside Workplace Strategy Reporting with HR Brew’s Mikaela Cohen

Episode 178 of the The Lead podcast, hosted by University of Georgia, titled "Inside Workplace Strategy Reporting with HR Brew’s Mikaela Cohen" was published on March 25, 2026 and runs 16 minutes.

March 25, 2026 ·16m · The Lead

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Mikaela Cohen is a reporter at HR Brew covering workplace strategy and trends at a moment when the future of work is evolving faster than ever. A proud University of Georgia alumna, she previously reported on workplace and business issues for CNBC.com, CNBC Make It, and AARP.org, approaching complex organizational challenges through an employee-first lens. In this episode of The Lead, Cohen joins host Sophie Davenport to discuss how she found her way into workplace journalism, why reporting on burnout, layoffs, and leadership strategy looks different from traditional business coverage, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the workplace and the media industry. She also reflects on the rise of creator-led journalism, the growing importance of individual bylines, and offers advice for journalism students navigating an especially challenging job market. Find The Lead podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at the link in bio. bit.ly/m/coxinstitute Guest: Mikaela Cohen, HR Brew Host: Sophie Davenport

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Mikaela Cohen is a reporter at HR Brew covering workplace strategy and trends at a moment when the future of work is evolving faster than ever. A proud University of Georgia alumna, she previously reported on workplace and business issues for CNBC.com, CNBC Make It, and AARP.org, approaching complex organizational challenges through an employee-first lens.

In this episode of The Lead, Cohen joins host Sophie Davenport to discuss how she found her way into workplace journalism, why reporting on burnout, layoffs, and leadership strategy looks different from traditional business coverage, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the workplace and the media industry. She also reflects on the rise of creator-led journalism, the growing importance of individual bylines, and offers advice for journalism students navigating an especially challenging job market.

Find The Lead podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at the link in bio.

bit.ly/m/coxinstitute

Guest: Mikaela Cohen, HR Brew Host: Sophie Davenport

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