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Mikaela Cohen

Mikaela Cohen is a reporter for HR Brew covering workplace strategy and trends. She previously covered workplace and business topics for CNBC.com, CNBC Make It, and AARP.org. She earned her master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia.

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HR Strategy

The majority of business leaders have not achieved their top AI goals

The solution may involve investing more in employees, one CHRO tells HR Brew.

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Recruitment & Retention

A tattoo in exchange for a job interview? Here’s why HR should avoid this recruitment tactic.

“It’s like a robotic, conformist thing. It’s like saying you have to dress this way, or you have to look this way, or your appearance has to be this way.”

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HR Strategy

Many Gen Zers have embraced AI in the name of career advancement

Younger generations are using AI on a daily or weekly basis, a recent report found.

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Total Rewards

More companies consider ICHRAs to combat rising healthcare costs

Even larger employers are exploring more affordable ways of offering health insurance.

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HR Strategy

Prioritizing employee well-being helped this CPO improve retention

It all started with a flexible workweek.

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HR Strategy

Four HR lessons from the authors of workplace books

Consider this a highlight reel of takeaways.

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DEI

What HR should consider about remote work accommodations for disabled employees

Old books can teach new lessons.

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HR Strategy

The return-to-office debate just got a little more hazy

Depending on who you ask, the winner of the return-to-office debate could be remote or in-person work.

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HR Strategy

AI is coming for job titles. Here’s what HR needs to know.

The majority (63%) of AI-related job titles are in non-tech industries.

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Compliance

How HR can help employees impacted by wildfire smoke

“Making sure people are safe and communicating with them…just to understand how you can provide really personalized support for somebody’s individual circumstances is the starting out point.”