Media & Press
Tara Furiani in the Media
Tara Furiani is an executive, author, leadership expert, speaker and creator of Not the HR Lady. Over a career of more than 20 years — including 16 years as a Chief People Officer — she has led people and culture across entertainment, financial services, non-profit, education, hospitality, media and technology, and her commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, Business Insider, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report.
This is the verified record of Tara Furiani's press, interviews and expert commentary across national business, workplace, lifestyle and entertainment media — every entry below links to its original source.
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Featured Media
- The Wall Street Journal· by Callum Borchers· February 2, 2023
You're Good at Your Job, but Are You 'Fun' Enough?
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedThe Wall Street Journal (via a verified Mint syndication preserving full attribution) quotes Tara Furiani, a human-resources consultant, on employee preferences around workplace social events and on practices she implemented earlier as a Chief People Officer.
Workplace CultureEmployee ExperienceMandatory FunLeadershipEmployee EngagementCorporate Events - Fast Company· July 24, 2024
10 reasons why we still need performance reviews (and how to improve them)
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedFast Company identifies Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, among expert contributors on improving performance conversations.
Performance ManagementLeadershipEmployee ExperienceManagementTraining - Business Insider· by Rebecca Knight· April 6, 2022
Employees who haven't joined the Great Resignation say they're stressed and overwhelmed
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedBusiness Insider quotes Tara Furiani, a former Chief People Officer turned executive coach and speaker, on the burnout and extra workload borne by employees who stayed during the Great Resignation.
Great ResignationBurnoutEmployee ExperienceRetentionWorkloadLeadership - Money· by Anna-Louise Jackson· September 23, 2021
Here's Why You Should Ask for a 5% Raise Right Now
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedMoney repeatedly quotes Tara Furiani, identified as chief executive and host of Not the HR Lady, on cost-of-living raises, salary negotiation, employee leverage and retention.
CompensationRaisesInflationEmployee PayLabor MarketRetention - New York Post· August 9, 2022
Women on LinkedIn fed up with being hit on by men
News CoverageExpert Source VerifiedNew York Post coverage identifies Tara Furiani and connects her to the Not the HR Lady podcast while covering women's experiences with inappropriate behavior on LinkedIn.
LinkedInWomen at WorkSexual HarassmentSocial MediaWorkplace Boundaries - Newsweek
Internet Debates 'Toxic' Boss Who Throws Away Employee's Food
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedNewsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral workplace conduct debate.
Toxic BossWorkplace BehaviorEmployee ExperienceLeadership - SHRM· by Joseph Romsey· March 2, 2023
Transferring Professional Skills to the Cannabis Industry
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedSHRM identifies Tara Furiani as an HR thought leader and host of Not the HR Lady and quotes her multiple times on transferable skills and challenges entering the cannabis industry.
Cannabis IndustryRecruitingProfessional SkillsTalentComplianceCareers - SUCCESS Magazine· by Alex Frost· April 5, 2023
How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedSUCCESS quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on workplace accommodations, flexibility and manager education for neurodivergent employees.
NeurodiversityEmployee ExperienceAccessibilityInclusive LeadershipFlexible WorkWorkplace Culture - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· by Michael E. Kanell· March 1, 2024
UAW targeting South, Georgia as part of new union drive
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution quotes Tara Furiani as a human-resources consultant on rising worker interest in collective bargaining and employee voice.
LaborUnionizationEmployee VoiceWorkplace PowerAutomotive Industry - Business.com
The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedBusiness.com quotes Tara Furiani on why forced-ranking systems create self-protective rather than innovative cultures.
Performance ManagementLeadershipWorkplace CultureForced RankingEmployee Experience - IndieWire· by Eric Kohn· September 20, 2018
Fantastic Fest Reborn: One Year After Scandal and Heartbreak, a Beloved Genre Festival Is Working to Rebuild
News CoverageExecutive Mention VerifiedIndependent national entertainment coverage documenting Alamo Drafthouse's organizational reform and explicitly identifying Tara Furiani as the Chief People Officer hired during the rebuilding period.
Alamo DrafthouseFantastic FestWorkplace CultureSexual HarassmentOrganizational ChangeExecutive Leadership - Voyage Austin· January 27, 2025
Community Highlights: Meet Tara Furiani of Not the HR Lady
ProfileProfile Subject VerifiedLong-form local profile specifically about Tara Furiani, her career arc (including Chief People Officer at Alamo Drafthouse), Not the HR Lady, and her SAIL leadership intensives.
Tara FurianiNot the HR LadyLeadershipAustinCareerSAILAuthor
Expert commentary
Leadership, Work & Culture
- Exhibit City News· by Debbie Hall· July 13, 2026
Should HR Be Outsourced?
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedExhibit City News quotes Tara Furiani, CEO, Keynote Speaker, Author and Host at Not the HR Lady, on the strategic role of HR and how company size, industry risk profile and culture fit determine whether to outsource HR, keep it in-house or run a hybrid model.
HR OutsourcingExhibitions & EventsHR Strategy - Factorial
8 Best HR Podcasts
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedFactorial's '8 Best HR Podcasts' list includes Not the HR Lady, hosted by Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture - Executive Function Magazine· by Tara Furiani· July 2024
The Importance of Taking a Break: Not the HR Lady's SAIL Approach
Bylined ArticleAuthor VerifiedBylined article authored by Tara Furiani describing the SAIL approach to intentional breaks and executive self-care.
LeadershipSAIL for LeadersExecutive DevelopmentSelf-Care - Recooty
Top 25 HR Podcasts
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedRecooty's Top 25 HR Podcasts (2024) includes Not the HR Lady at #15.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture - Mirro
10 Ideas for Building Community at Work in 2024
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani contributes expert ideas on building community at work.
Workplace CultureCommunityEmployee ExperienceDEI - Mirro
Balancing AI and Human Touch: Future AI in HR Trends and Challenges
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani weighs in on balancing AI with human judgment in HR, including bias, privacy and future-of-work challenges.
AIHRHuman ResourcesBiasPrivacyFuture of Work - SHRM· by Joseph Romsey· November 29, 2023
Santas and Elves Wanted: Holiday Hiring Trends and Tips for 2023
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedSHRM quotes Tara Furiani on holiday-season hiring trends, employer brand and soft skills.
RecruitingEmployer BrandAISeasonal HiringSoft Skills - Usetech / Medium
5 Ways To Motivate Employees In Remote And Hybrid Work
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani contributes expert motivation strategies for remote and hybrid teams.
Remote WorkHybrid WorkEmployee MotivationMental WellnessEmployee Engagement - Mirro
12 Employee Wellbeing Initiatives to Put Into Practice in 2023
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani contributes expert employee-wellbeing initiatives.
Employee WellbeingMental HealthEmployee Experience - WorkRamp
Empower, Educate, Excel: How AI Can Transform Your Customer Education Program
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani contributes expert commentary on using AI to transform customer education programs.
Artificial IntelligenceCustomer EducationLearningTechnologyAutomation - Mirro
Top 20 HR & People Operations Podcasts
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedMirro's Top 20 HR & People Operations Podcasts (2023) includes Not the HR Lady at #16.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace CulturePeople Operations - Arlington Resources
The Best HR Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedArlington Resources' unranked selection of the best HR podcasts to listen to right now includes Not the HR Lady, hosted by Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture - Poll Everywhere
13 Employee Experience Strategies to Improve Talent Retention
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedPoll Everywhere quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on an Employee Life Cycle approach to retention.
Employee ExperienceEmployee LifecycleRetentionCulture - Newsweek
Woman Refuses to Pay Uninsured Driver
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedNewsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral personal-finance and accountability debate.
Personal FinanceInsuranceDecision-Making - Newsweek
Mumsnet Mum Dragged for Requesting to Work From Home to Avoid Paying Childcare
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedNewsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral remote-work and childcare debate.
Remote WorkChildcareWorking ParentsWorkplace Culture - HR Stacks
20 Best HR Podcasts
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedHR Stacks' 20 Best HR Podcasts list includes Not the HR Lady at #17.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture - TeamBuilding
23 Best HR Podcasts to Listen To
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedTeamBuilding's 23 Best HR Podcasts list includes Not the HR Lady at #15, named among the best funny HR podcasts.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture - Teamflect
Top 20 HR Podcasts Every People Leader Should Hear
Podcast RecognitionPodcast/Show Mention VerifiedTeamflect's list of 20 best HR podcasts places Not the HR Lady at #15.
PodcastHRLeadershipWorkplace Culture
Compensation, careers & the job market
Business & Careers
- Business.com
What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedBusiness.com quotes Tara Furiani repeatedly on C-suite bonuses, standardized benefits, equity, pay bias and annual pay-equity analysis.
CompensationC-Suite BonusesStandardized BenefitsEquityPay BiasPay Equity - GOBankingRates· by Martin Dasko· June 14, 2024
5 Tips Only Delta Insiders Know About, According to Frequent Flyers
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedGOBankingRates quotes Tara Furiani, founder of Not the HR Lady, multiple times on Delta travel strategies — coverage that broadens her verified person footprint beyond HR.
TravelDelta Air LinesFrequent TravelFamily Travel - GOBankingRates· by Laura Beck· September 29, 2023
I'm a Career Expert: 6 Things Baby Boomers Need To Understand About the Job Market Today
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedGOBankingRates quotes Tara Furiani, CEO and author at Not the HR Lady, repeatedly on personal branding, flexible schedules, organizational hierarchy and DEI in the modern job market.
CareersJob MarketPersonal BrandingFlexible WorkDEIMultigenerational Workforce
In-depth features & conversations
Profiles & Interviews
- Mirro
Top 20 HR and People Operations Podcasts of 2023
ProfileProfile Subject VerifiedMirro's recommended-podcasts list independently includes Not the HR Lady and identifies Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs as hosts.
PodcastsHRPeople OperationsRecognition - GoCo
Top DEI Influencers in HR 2022
ProfileProfile Subject VerifiedGoCo names Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, among its DEI influencers in HR.
DEIHRLeadershipInfluence
Lifestyle, travel & speaking coverage
Other Media
- SportsField Management· March 2025
Game On: Leveling the Playing Field in Sports Field Management (F.I.E.L.D. Forum)
Speaking CoverageSpeaker VerifiedTrade publication identifying Tara Furiani of Not the HR Lady and covering her F.I.E.L.D. Forum presentation on leveling the playing field in sports field management.
DEISportsLeadershipDiversityTalent - Insider / Business Insider· by Elana Klein· February 22, 2023
How to Prepare for Having Twins, According to Parents
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedInsider quotes Tara Furiani extensively about preparing for twins; coverage that independently establishes her outside her HR/business niche.
ParentingTwinsFamilyOrganization
Shannen Doherty — July 2024 Media Coverage · 3 articles
In July 2024 Tara Furiani was identified in Page Six and New York Post coverage as a personal friend of the late actress Shannen Doherty. These records establish Tara Furiani as a real-world person outside her business niche; they are grouped as one story cluster rather than shown as unrelated leadership media.
- Page Six ·Shannen Doherty's friend slams late 'Charmed' star's estranged husband Kurt Iswarienko's lack of 'humanity'· 2024-07-15
- New York Post ·Shannen Doherty agreed to finalize divorce from estranged husband Kurt Iswarienko 1 day before she died· 2024-07-15
- Page Six ·Shannen Doherty settled divorce from Kurt Iswarienko 1 day before she died· 2024-07-15
Earlier verified coverage
From the Archives
- ERE / TLNT· by Vadim Liberman· January 7, 2021
21 Talent Pros Weigh in on the Capitol Attack
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani, identified as CEO of Not the HR Lady, contributes commentary on leadership responsibility, racial inequity and how organizations should communicate with employees after the U.S. Capitol attack.
LeadershipWorkplace CultureRaceEmployee SafetyDEIPolitical Events at WorkHR Leadership - Happify
6 Strategies for Coping With a Toxic Workplace
Expert QuoteExpert Source VerifiedTara Furiani contributes expert strategies for coping with a toxic workplace.
Toxic WorkplacesEmployee ExperienceMental HealthLeadership - Medium / Vyten· December 4, 2020
Interviewing Diverse Talent: What Employers May Neglect to Consider
FeatureExpert Source VerifiedTrade feature drawing on Tara Furiani's expertise on overlooked considerations when interviewing diverse talent.
RecruitingDEIHiringTalent Acquisition - Medium· by Aaisha Joseph
LinkedIn, White Supremacy, and the Raging War for Change
FeatureProfile Subject VerifiedCommentary identifying Tara Furiani as creator and host of Not the HR Lady in the context of the removal and reinstatement of her LinkedIn profile over racial-justice content.
LinkedInRaceDEISocial MediaFree Expression
Chronological record
Media Timeline — 2018 to Present
2018
- IndieWire · 2018-09-20
Fantastic Fest Reborn: One Year After Scandal and Heartbreak, a Beloved Genre Festival Is Working to Rebuild
- IndieWire · 2018-09-20
2020
- Medium / Vyten · 2020-12-04
Interviewing Diverse Talent: What Employers May Neglect to Consider - Medium · 2020
LinkedIn, White Supremacy, and the Raging War for Change
- Medium / Vyten · 2020-12-04
2021
- Money · 2021-09-23
Here's Why You Should Ask for a 5% Raise Right Now - ERE / TLNT · 2021-01-07
21 Talent Pros Weigh in on the Capitol Attack - Happify · 2021
6 Strategies for Coping With a Toxic Workplace
- Money · 2021-09-23
2022
- New York Post · 2022-08-09
Women on LinkedIn fed up with being hit on by men - Business Insider · 2022-04-06
Employees who haven't joined the Great Resignation say they're stressed and overwhelmed - GoCo · 2022
Top DEI Influencers in HR 2022
- New York Post · 2022-08-09
2023
- SHRM · 2023-11-29
Santas and Elves Wanted: Holiday Hiring Trends and Tips for 2023 - GOBankingRates · 2023-09-29
I'm a Career Expert: 6 Things Baby Boomers Need To Understand About the Job Market Today - SUCCESS Magazine · 2023-04-05
How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees - SHRM · 2023-03-02
Transferring Professional Skills to the Cannabis Industry - Insider / Business Insider · 2023-02-22
How to Prepare for Having Twins, According to Parents - The Wall Street Journal · 2023-02-02
You're Good at Your Job, but Are You 'Fun' Enough? - Usetech / Medium · 2023
5 Ways To Motivate Employees In Remote And Hybrid Work - Mirro · 2023
12 Employee Wellbeing Initiatives to Put Into Practice in 2023 - WorkRamp · 2023
Empower, Educate, Excel: How AI Can Transform Your Customer Education Program - Mirro · 2023
Top 20 HR and People Operations Podcasts of 2023 - Newsweek · 2023
Internet Debates 'Toxic' Boss Who Throws Away Employee's Food - Mirro · 2023
Top 20 HR & People Operations Podcasts - Arlington Resources · 2023
The Best HR Podcasts to Listen to Right Now - Poll Everywhere · 2023
13 Employee Experience Strategies to Improve Talent Retention - Newsweek · 2023
Woman Refuses to Pay Uninsured Driver - Newsweek · 2023
Mumsnet Mum Dragged for Requesting to Work From Home to Avoid Paying Childcare
- SHRM · 2023-11-29
2024
- Fast Company · 2024-07-24
10 reasons why we still need performance reviews (and how to improve them) - Shannen Doherty coverage — 3 articles (Page Six / New York Post) · 2024-07-15
- Executive Function Magazine · 2024-07
The Importance of Taking a Break: Not the HR Lady's SAIL Approach - GOBankingRates · 2024-06-14
5 Tips Only Delta Insiders Know About, According to Frequent Flyers - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 2024-03-01
UAW targeting South, Georgia as part of new union drive - Recooty · 2024
Top 25 HR Podcasts - Mirro · 2024
10 Ideas for Building Community at Work in 2024 - Mirro · 2024
Balancing AI and Human Touch: Future AI in HR Trends and Challenges
- Fast Company · 2024-07-24
2025
- SportsField Management · 2025-03
Game On: Leveling the Playing Field in Sports Field Management (F.I.E.L.D. Forum) - Voyage Austin · 2025-01-27
Community Highlights: Meet Tara Furiani of Not the HR Lady
- SportsField Management · 2025-03
2026
- Exhibit City News · July 13, 2026
Should HR Be Outsourced? - Business.com · 2026
The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited - Factorial · 2026
8 Best HR Podcasts - Business.com · 2026
What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
- Exhibit City News · July 13, 2026
People also ask
Tara Furiani — Frequently Asked Questions
+Who is Tara Furiani?
Tara Furiani is an author, leadership expert, media host and former Chief People Officer. She is the creator and host of Not the HR Lady — a podcast and YouTube show about executive leadership, workplace culture and the future of work — and the author of 'F*ck Your Office Snacks: Demanding More for Yourself and Others in the World of Work.'
+Where has Tara Furiani been featured in the media?
Tara Furiani's commentary and interviews have appeared across national business, workplace, lifestyle and entertainment media, including expert quotes, profiles and podcast interviews. This page is the verified record of that coverage; every entry links to its original source.
+What topics does Tara Furiani comment on in the press?
Tara Furiani comments on executive leadership, workplace culture, employee experience, the future of work, HR and people operations, and how to build organizations people want to stay in.
+What is Not the HR Lady?
Not the HR Lady is Tara Furiani's media platform and show — unfiltered conversations with real leaders about workplace culture, leadership and the future of work. No corporate spin, no sugar-coating.
+How can I work with Tara Furiani?
You can work with Tara Furiani through speaking engagements, executive coaching, consulting and the SAIL for Leaders program. Reach out through the contact page on this site.
+Is Tara Furiani an HR expert witness?
Yes. Tara Furiani serves as an HR expert witness, drawing on her experience as a former Chief People Officer and decades in people operations to provide informed, independent perspective on workplace, HR and employment matters. Reach out through the contact page on this site to discuss a case.
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