Top ‘Future of Work’ and careers journalists to follow on X / Twitter

It’s no secret that the pandemic prompted a seismic shift in the way we work. We’ve come to realise that ‘working’ need not mean being chained to a desk in an office all day, giving rise to a growing fascination with what the ‘Future of Work’ might look like.

From ‘The Great Resignation’ to the normalisation of hybrid work, the ‘Future of Work’ is very much upon us – meaning a whole host of journalists are making this a central part of their beat. And it’s more than just buzzwords.

The world of work is a broad and fascinating topic area combining social and political trends with corporate innovation, leadership, tech, wellbeing and HR. It offers a rich seam of potential coverage for PRs with clients in the space.

So if you’re wondering which ‘future of work’ and careers journalists you should be keeping up with, here are twelve talented writers to add to your Twitter feed today.

Emma Jacobs (Financial Times)

Emma writes features for the FT, predominantly looking at work and office life for the Work & Careers section. Follow Emma for sharp and critical takes on ‘future of work’ trends – and thoughtful explorations of key issues impacting women in the workplace. You should also check out her articles which feature online and in print.

Follow Emma @emmavj.

Isabel Berwick (Financial Times)

Isabel Berwick also works at the FT and is Work & Careers editor. As part of her role she hosts the popular Working It podcast and co-writes the FT’s weekly Working It newsletter. She’s an influential voice to follow if you’re interested in the future of work – and her Twitter feed is full of thought-provoking data and insights.

Follow Isabel @IsabelBerwick.

Jane Hamilton (The Times and The Sun)

Jane is one of the UK’s leading careers and employment journalists, balancing her role as Appointments Editor at The Times with managing The Sun’s Sunemployment column. She knows everything there is to know about journalism and covers a range of topics – helping readers navigate everything from hiring challenges, to starting new jobs, to landing an apprenticeship.

We interviewed Jane for our PR podcast, No Worries If Not!.  You can listen to the full episode here.

Follow Jane @jjhamilton.

Miriam Partington (Sifted)

Miriam is Future of Work correspondent at Sifted, where she examines the future of work through a startup lens. Follow her to find out how startups are influencing workplace culture and benefits, why so many startups are offering employees sabbaticals and whether we really will be working in the metaverse one day…

Follow Miriam @mparts_.

Sam Forsdick (Raconteur)

Sam leads Raconteur’s HR coverage, analysing the trends shaping the sector and offering insight and practical advice for people professionals. He has a particular interest in the future of work and is always interested in hearing from HR leaders about the challenges they face and any innovative workplace policies they have devised to overcome them. Sam joined Raconteur in 2021, having previously been digital editor for the technology site I – Global Intelligence for Digital Leaders.

Follow Sam @sam_forsdick.

Lucy Burton (The Telegraph)

Lucy is The Telegraph’s new Employment Editor, covering the evolving world of work and how some of the world’s biggest companies are treating their staff. It’s a new patch for The Telegraph, which is a testament to growing interest in how the workplace is changing. Follow Lucy to stay up to date with her stories and her weekly column.

Follow Lucy @Lucymburton.

Irina Anghel (Bloomberg)

Irina is a business reporter for Bloomberg, writing about the UK economy and the future of work. She covers a range of topics, including the impact of AI on university results and skills-based hiring. She writes for Bloomberg’s Work Life newsletter and also appears in podcasts such as The Nowhere Office, discussing topics affecting the world of work.

Follow Irina @irinaanghel12.

Lydia Dishman (Fast Company)

Lydia edits the Work Life section at Fast Company, where the team and contributors share tips, advice, success stories and in-depth looks inside the future of work. Follow Lydia for the very best stories from her and her contributors, as well as useful tweets detailing what she does/does not want to receive from PRs.

Follow Lydia @LydiaBreakfast.

Orianna Rosa Royle (Fortune)

Orianna looks after Fortune’s Success vertical, where she writes about leadership, careers, work trends and company culture. Prior to joining Fortune, Orianna was senior reporter at Management Today and worked as a broadcast journalist for Sky News and London Live.

Orianna recently spoke to us for an episode of our PR podcast, No Worries If Not!. Check it out for helpful tips on how to land coverage with Fortune.

Follow Orianna @oriannarosa.

Arianne Cohen (Bloomberg)

Arianne writes about the future of work for Bloomberg, covering topical issues such as the rising cost of returning to offices, the practicalities of a four-day working week and how to get more women into leadership roles. Follow Arianne to stay up to date with Bloomberg’s Future of Work coverage – and to read article highlights from the rest of the Bloomberg Business team.

Follow Arianne @ArianneCohen.

Emma Hinchliffe (Fortune)

Emma is a senior writer at Fortune where she covers women in business and gender issues across business, politics and culture. Follow Emma on Twitter for positive and empowering news about women thriving at work, as well as updates about her Broadsheet newsletter.

Follow Emma @_emmahinchliffe.

Suzanne Bearne (Freelance)

Susie is a freelancer writing for the BBC and other publications on business, technology and work – with a particular focus on sustainability. Her Twitter feed is the place to go to follow her stories and get her take on some of the biggest issues impacting our planet.

Follow Susie @sbearne.

To follow all of the Future of Work journalists mentioned in this article (and a few bonus additions!) check out our List on Twitter.

Is there a journalist you think we should have included in this list? Tweet us to let us know @CrestComms.

By Amy Mace, Associate Director at Crest

Last updated: December 2024