Tara Furiani in the Media

What Leaders Can Learn From Cornell's Response To Its Jane Doe Crisis

Tara Furiani was quoted in Forbes on the leadership lessons from Cornell University's crisis response — what leaders should do when the story is about them.

You're Good at Your Job, but Are You 'Fun' Enough?

The 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.

10 reasons why we still need performance reviews (and how to improve them)

Fast Company identifies Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, among expert contributors on improving performance conversations.

Employees who haven't joined the Great Resignation say they're stressed and overwhelmed

Business 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.

Here's Why You Should Ask for a 5% Raise Right Now

Money 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.

Women on LinkedIn fed up with being hit on by men

New 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.

Midterm Elections: Map Shows Where Unemployment Stands in States with Major Races

Newsweek quotes Tara Furiani, identified as CEO of Not the HR Lady and SAIL for Leaders, on why unemployment rates alone do not capture workers' economic security, job confidence or ability to build the life they expected.

Internet Debates 'Toxic' Boss Who Throws Away Employee's Food

Newsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral workplace conduct debate.

Transferring Professional Skills to the Cannabis Industry

SHRM 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.

How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees

SUCCESS quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on workplace accommodations, flexibility and manager education for neurodivergent employees.

UAW targeting South, Georgia as part of new union drive

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quotes Tara Furiani as a human-resources consultant on rising worker interest in collective bargaining and employee voice.

The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited

Business.com quotes Tara Furiani on why forced-ranking systems create self-protective rather than innovative cultures.

5 Types of Employee Compensation

Business.com quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on executive bonus structures: VP through C-suite bonuses tied to team and company performance.

Fantastic Fest Reborn: One Year After Scandal and Heartbreak, a Beloved Genre Festival Is Working to Rebuild

Independent national entertainment coverage documenting Alamo Drafthouse's organizational reform and explicitly identifying Tara Furiani as the Chief People Officer hired during the rebuilding period.

Community Highlights: Meet Tara Furiani of Not the HR Lady

Long-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.

Micromanager or Masterclass in Modern Ownership? What Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Headset Actually Means

Covers.com quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady and SAIL for Leaders and author of F*ck Your Office Snacks, five times in its NFL feature on Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon's sideline headset and the micromanagement backlash. Furiani distinguishes oversight from interference ('Evaluate what she does with the access, not how she looks having it'), explains why owners and executives need operational knowledge to evaluate their advisors, addresses the gender double standard facing women in leadership ('Apply that standard to the sons, too'), and warns against letting the scoreboard substitute for an assessment of leadership behavior.

How do I create a job ad that attracts great candidates?

Quoted repeatedly as CEO of Not the HR Lady on role design, hiring, culture and employer brand.

What Is Performance Management? The Complete Guide

Quoted as an expert source on continuous performance management: 'Performance management should be an ongoing dialogue that happens throughout the year, not just during an annual review. This approach allows for timely feedback, effective goal-setting, and more accurate assessments of employee performance.'

Corporate Travel Policies: How to Work and Play with Bleisure Trips

Featured throughout on employee retention, burnout, business travel and corporate bleisure policy.

Game On: Leveling the Playing Field in Sports Field Management (F.I.E.L.D. Forum)

Trade 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.

Oasis of Knowledge: 2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition

Should HR Be Outsourced?

Exhibit 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.

Don't expect glamor but these careers can earn you up to $200K — without a college degree

Tara Furiani is quoted as a leadership development expert on promotion readiness, advising what skills employees need before earning a store-manager promotion and stressing the importance of training a replacement: 'Companies don't want to promote someone who leaves a crater behind every time they advance.'

8 Best HR Podcasts

Factorial's '8 Best HR Podcasts' list includes Not the HR Lady, hosted by Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs.

Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026

Recooty's Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026 (updated August 2026) includes Not the HR Lady at #15.

Why Authenticity Creates Identity: Lessons from Coldplay, Cold Stunts, and Cold Desserts

TEAM LEWIS, the global marketing agency's magazine, quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on brand authenticity and leadership identity in its feature on what makes a brand authentic - from Ben & Jerry's activism to Red Bull's lifestyle branding. Furiani explains that authenticity cannot be an afterthought or a marketing ploy; it must be the core ingredient of a brand, and leaders must embed it into the fabric of their companies so actions always align with words.

How Gratitude in Leadership Builds Stronger Teams and Encourages Growth

Why CAVA is using personality assessments for talent development

Tara Furiani, quoted as an executive coach and HR consultant, cautions people leaders to validate that hiring assessments do not disproportionately exclude candidates with inherent built-in bias. Her expertise on assessment tools (including The Predictive Index) and hiring bias is featured alongside CAVA's CPO.

The Importance of Taking a Break: Not the HR Lady's SAIL Approach

Bylined article authored by Tara Furiani describing the SAIL approach to intentional breaks and executive self-care.

Top 25 HR Podcasts

Recooty's Top 25 HR Podcasts (2024) includes Not the HR Lady at #15.

10 Ideas for Building Community at Work in 2024

Tara Furiani contributes expert ideas on building community at work.

Balancing AI and Human Touch: Future AI in HR Trends and Challenges

Tara Furiani weighs in on balancing AI with human judgment in HR, including bias, privacy and future-of-work challenges.

11 key skills & training ideas for remote employees

Santas and Elves Wanted: Holiday Hiring Trends and Tips for 2023

SHRM quotes Tara Furiani on holiday-season hiring trends, employer brand and soft skills.

What and Where Is Cannabis Culture Today?

Calling in sick because of the Super Bowl? Here's what your boss has to say about it

Woman Refuses to Pay Uninsured Driver

Newsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral personal-finance and accountability debate.

5 Ways To Motivate Employees In Remote And Hybrid Work

Tara Furiani contributes expert motivation strategies for remote and hybrid teams.

Empower, Educate, Excel: How AI Can Transform Your Customer Education Program

Tara Furiani contributes expert commentary on using AI to transform customer education programs.

12 Employee Wellbeing Initiatives to Put Into Practice in 2023

Tara Furiani contributes expert employee-wellbeing initiatives.

Mumsnet Mum Dragged for Requesting to Work From Home to Avoid Paying Childcare

Newsweek quotes Tara Furiani as an expert source on a viral remote-work and childcare debate.

13 Employee Experience Strategies to Improve Talent Retention

Poll Everywhere quotes Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, on an Employee Life Cycle approach to retention.

The Best HR Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Arlington 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.

Top 20 HR & People Operations Podcasts

Mirro's Top 20 HR & People Operations Podcasts (2023) includes Not the HR Lady at #16.

23 Best HR Podcasts to Listen To

TeamBuilding's 23 Best HR Podcasts list includes Not the HR Lady at #15, named among the best funny HR podcasts.

Top 20 HR Podcasts Every People Leader Should Hear

Teamflect's list of 20 best HR podcasts places Not the HR Lady at #15.

20 Best HR Podcasts

HR Stacks' 20 Best HR Podcasts list includes Not the HR Lady at #17.

Tara Furiani — SheSource Expert Profile

What Are Employee Compensation Packages?

Business.com quotes Tara Furiani repeatedly on C-suite bonuses, standardized benefits, equity, pay bias and annual pay-equity analysis.

5 Tips Only Delta Insiders Know About, According to Frequent Flyers

GOBankingRates quotes Tara Furiani, founder of Not the HR Lady, multiple times on Delta travel strategies — coverage that broadens her verified person footprint beyond HR.

I'm a Career Expert: 6 Things Baby Boomers Need To Understand About the Job Market Today

GOBankingRates 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.

Sober Adjacent: 30 Days Without Wine and What It Showed Her About Work

F Your Office Snacks: Advice from NOT the HR Lady

Tara Furiani: HR trends she thinks will die in 2025

Tara Furiani: HR, Engagement and the Employer Brand — HRchat Podcast

The Problem With Pizza Parties feat. Tara Furiani & Justin Boggs

Budgeting for Salaries in an Uncertain World — Season 5 opener

Top 20 HR and People Operations Podcasts of 2023

Mirro's recommended-podcasts list independently includes Not the HR Lady and identifies Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs as hosts.

Top DEI Influencers in HR 2022

GoCo names Tara Furiani, CEO of Not the HR Lady, among its DEI influencers in HR.

How to Prepare for Having Twins, According to Parents

Insider quotes Tara Furiani extensively about preparing for twins; coverage that independently establishes her outside her HR/business niche.

People I Respect & Admire — #thePOZcastLIVE with Matt Gagnon & Tara Furiani

21 Talent Pros Weigh in on the Capitol Attack

Tara 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.

6 Strategies for Coping With a Toxic Workplace

Tara Furiani contributes expert strategies for coping with a toxic workplace.

Interviewing Diverse Talent: What Employers May Neglect to Consider

Trade feature drawing on Tara Furiani's expertise on overlooked considerations when interviewing diverse talent.

LinkedIn, White Supremacy, and the Raging War for Change

Commentary 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.