In a world where workplace norms are being rewritten in real time, staying sharp on the evolving nature of work is essential. From the future of hybrid jobs to cultural shifts inside organizations, these are the newsletters we keep in our inboxes.
Whether you work with clients in HR, Future of Work, or “people tech” as we like to call it (or you simply care about where work is headed), here’s what we suggest reading to stay informed, inspired, and a few steps ahead.
1. Bloomberg: Working Capital
Written by: Various Bloomberg Reporters
Sign up here: Working Capital Newsletter
Why we read it: Working Capital dives deep into the intersection of business, labor, and the economy. They highlight how workforce trends, corporate policy, and financial pressures are reshaping the way companies operate. Whether it's covering union activity, wage dynamics, labor market shifts, or workplace innovation, this newsletter brings Bloomberg’s sharp reporting to the frontlines of people strategy and organizational change. It's essential reading for anyone looking to understand the macro forces impacting the world of work.
2. WSJ: Careers & Leadership
Written by: Various WSJ Reporters
Sign up here: Careers & Leadership Newsletter
Why we read it: From career growth strategies to the psychological side of leadership, WSJ’s Careers & Leadership newsletter delivers actionable insights for navigating the modern workplace. Maybe you're managing up, navigating return-to-office policies, or just trying to stay relevant in a shifting professional landscape. Either way, this digest offers high-impact intel grounded in WSJ’s signature reporting.
3. Financial Times: Working It
Written by: Isabel Berwick
Sign up here: Working It Newsletter
Why we read it: Isabel Berwick brings clarity and curiosity to today’s most pressing workplace questions, from DEI challenges to tech's growing role in team management. With a European lens and global relevance, Working It is the Financial Times’ workplace, future of work, and leadership brand that includes a podcast, a newsletter, videos and column of coverage. The brand is thoughtful, well-rounded, and unafraid to tackle the messy middle of modern leadership and work culture.
Bonus: The Financial Times, Working It podcast. While no longer active, it has 153 fantastic episodes that go in depth on some of the biggest workplace trends and changes over the last few years.
4. The Atlantic: Work in Progress
Written by: The Atlantic Editorial Team
Sign up here: The Atlantic Newsletters
Why we read it: More essay than email blast, Work in Progress explores the cultural and structural shifts happening across the workforce. It goes beyond just reporting what’s happening—and investigates why these shifts matter and how they’re changing our identities, expectations, and institutions. A go-to for big-picture thinkers who want more than headlines.
5. HR Dive Daily Newsletter
Written by: HR Dive Editorial Team
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Why we read it: HR Dive offers comprehensive daily updates across HR compliance, benefits, talent strategy, DEI, and HR tech. This one keeps your finger on the pulse of people ops and helps you connect the dots across policy, people, and performance. Bonus: We love that HR Dive has a general newsletter, along with a variety of newsletters, targeting specific parts of people tech from learning to compensation and benefits.
6. HR Brew: Essential HR News & Insights
Written by: The HR Brew Editorial Team
Sign up here: HR Brew Newsletter
Why we read it: HR Brew is the weekday newsletter that delivers the latest news and analysis of trends shaping the HR industry—all in a smart, digestible format. From workplace legislation and compliance to talent strategy, compensation, and people tech, it cuts to the chase with relevant, timely updates. It’s a quick daily read that helps HR professionals stay sharp without getting overwhelmed.
Know a Newsletter We Should Be Reading?
Whether you’re shaping company culture or navigating a career path of your own, the right newsletter can be your secret weapon. That's why we’re always looking to expand our roster. Drop us a line if there’s a must-read on your radar.
And if you’re a founder or comms pro building in People Tech, hit us up. We love helping companies shape the future of work just as much as the story around it.
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