Not the HR Lady

“You have a couple of mixed kids, where's their Father? Let me guess… jail?” (cue grown up, racist laughter by a 50-something couple). This is a real conversation during my vacation last week with the kids, as a couple walked by our dinner table. At first, they stopped to say “are these all yours? You know how to prevent this don't you?”

On at least three occasions during my career as a Chief People Officer… I've been asked by Male Executives (who all have kids too)… “if you're here, who's watching your kids?” Seriously. Potentially implying numerous things: 1. Obviously my male partner MUST work. 2. I should be tending to my children. 3. I can't possibly work and do the Mom things. Who knows what else? We are talking about this and more on the latest episode of Not the HR Lady! Thursday's at 7pm Central, followed immediately by our LIVE after party show “Assets Not A**holes: Talking NTHRL S3E2”. This week… it's all about working parents on “Who's Watching Your Kids?” You don't want to miss this. #notthehrlady #mentalhealth #podcast #family #workingmom #workingparents #webshow #hr #businessnews

On this episode of NTHRL, we explore what it means to be a brilliant asshole and how to deal with them.   #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture#humanresources #people #training #learning #development #coaching #funny #tarafuriani #justinboggs #linkedin #facebook #twitter #instagram #youtube #business #news #womenleaders #leadership #nobullshit #politics #civilrights #humanrights #racism #misogyny #xenophobia #homophobia #bullying #workfromhome #wfh #dei #notthehrlady #thehrlady #chiefpeopleofficer #hr #entertainment #humanresources #diversity #equity #inclusion #consulting #podcast #equality #notthehrlady

Thursday is my favorite day of the week... because Justin and I get to spend it with all of you for our weekly episode of Not the HR Lady AND our LIVE After Party "Assets Not A**holes: Talking NTHRL S2E11". Now, we are no strangers to live shows, you know we do #notthehrlady EVERY Thursday starting at 7pm Central... but after a year, we're finally approved to bring you the after show, right here, on #linkedinlive! Our friends at Withlocals are taking us all the way to Peru... we're learning how to make a Pisco Sour and frankly, after reading the ingredients, I may have to start pre-gaming soon. What's even cooler? FOUR CONTINENTS WILL BE REPRESENTED DURING OUR LIVE AFTER PARTY! #netherlands #peru #australia #usa Join Sherif Abaza, Houda Sayed, Lorenzo Flores, Jerri Johnson, Ph.D., Tanya Siggins (she/her) and maybe a few more surprise guests... Withlocals for Teams is giving away a FREE custom experience to a lucky fan... you don't want to miss this! Julie Alig, Ph.D. won a few weeks ago! Maybe tonight will be your night? Worst case? You still spend 2 hours laughing, nodding your head, you'll learn to make a cocktail... and discover how to NOT SUCK AS A BOSS! #podcast #nobs #hrcommunity #hr #realtalk #leadership

Thursday is my favorite day of the week... because Justin and I get to spend it with all of you for our weekly episode of Not the HR Lady AND our LIVE After Party "Assets Not A**holes: Talking NTHRL S2E11". Now, we are no strangers to live shows, you know we do #notthehrlady EVERY Thursday starting at 7pm Central... but after a year, we're finally approved to bring you the after show, right here, on #linkedinlive! Our friends at Withlocals are taking us all the way to Peru... we're learning how to make a Pisco Sour and frankly, after reading the ingredients, I may have to start pre-gaming soon. What's even cooler? FOUR CONTINENTS WILL BE REPRESENTED DURING OUR LIVE AFTER PARTY! #netherlands #peru #australia #usa Join Sherif Abaza, Houda Sayed, Lorenzo Flores, Jerri Johnson, Ph.D., Tanya Siggins (she/her) and maybe a few more surprise guests... Withlocals for Teams is giving away a FREE custom experience to a lucky fan... you don't want to miss this! Julie Alig, Ph.D. won a few weeks ago! Maybe tonight will be your night? Worst case? You still spend 2 hours laughing, nodding your head, you'll learn to make a cocktail... and discover how to NOT SUCK AS A BOSS! #podcast #nobs #hrcommunity #hr #realtalk #leadership

Like True Crime? Into Making the World of Work Better? Enjoy Funny, No BS Conversations About Business? Fancy Movies? How about Cocktails? Then this is the episode of Not the HR Lady you've been waiting for... Join us TONIGHT at 7pm Central US Time (and every Thursday, same time same place)... RSVP by following the link on the picture (super easy, two clicks is all it takes)! KILLER COLLEAGUES is this weeks episode title AND it's the name of our newest 'Not the HR Lady' show... exclusively for members of our website (it's free, join us, we won't spam you). Our after party show is coming to you LIVE from ITALY with a lesson in cocktail making and team building... You don't want to miss this! Thanks Withlocals for Teams for taking us on an adventure with you to freaking ITALY tonight... Justin and can't wait! Join us? #truecrime #notthehrlady #killercolleagues #cocktails #teambuilding #employeeengagement #mentalwellness #podcast #clubhouse #work #hrcommunity #entertainment

I am so tired of the SYSTEMS. No, not People Element No, not Zoom. No, not Wrike. No, not ADP. No, not Gmail. No, not Great Plains. No, not Jobvite. No, not PowerPoint. No, not Teams. No, not Slack. No, not Khorus. No, not Aloha. The SYSTEMS that were designed for everyone but: Women, People of Color, the LGBTQIA+ Communities... everyone but the group we all know has benefited (my post will get removed, so you'll have to fill in WHO the systems were designed for yourself. HINT: They all look like America's founding fathers). In the corporate world of work, we deal with systemic: Racism. Sexism. Misogyny. Bigotry. Bullying. Harassment. Ageism Ableism. Nepotism. Sadly, it's US & NOT the perpetrator who usually loses (income, opportunity, credibility), upholding the systems that continue to oppress, marginalize, harm & F*CK everyone who it wasn't designed for. This is why we say #nosilentallies. This is why we call on you to join us in USING YOUR VOICE & PRIVILIGE... especially if the system WAS designed for YOU. Just like every Thursday, join us tonight at 7pm CST with People Element's Tom & Megan, Dominic Vogel, & Wing Lam + as we get into Season 2, Episode 9 of Not the HR Lady "A TALE OF 12 SYSTEMS"! #notthehrlady #dei #hr #nobs #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture

What skeletons are in your corporate closet? Who knows your dirty boardroom secrets? What has your HR Leader cleaned up for you, that gives you anxiety when thinking about how much they know? Who have you stepped on to climb higher? Who did you blame so no one would look at you? Who have you intimidated, for no reason other than, you can? Who's great idea have you stolen? Are you using your seat (wherever that is... boardroom, mailroom or conference room, virtual right now, of course), for YOUR PERSONAL GAIN or for the collective betterment of all? (wait, don't answer those... self reflect, if applicable, do fucking better you selfish egomaniac). *********** Join us tonight at 7pm CST with Wing Lam, owner of Wahoo's Fish Taco and California Love Drop, Janice Reese and Lorenzo Flores from Hacking Your Leadership Podcast as we premier & discuss the latest episode of Not the HR Lady, S2E8... and slide into our LIVE after party show, where we'll deep dive the episode! BOARDROOM BADASS is the title of this one and it's good. Come... and end the fuckery. #notthehrlady #leadership #boardrooms #boardofdirectors #podcast #hr #nobs #realtalk #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring

Mr. Page was Whoopi Goldberg's "Fuckey Boss" in the movie - Jumpin Jack Flash (1986, must watch). Haven't we all had enough of the Mr. Page's and the Dale's of the World? Companies AND Leaders have #workfished us, for years! What is getting "Workfished"... let me explain... /wərkfiSHəd/ to lure employees into a business relationship by means of a fictional online or even, in person, persona. "They said they had a DEI strategy and promoted wellness, but when I was hired I realized, it was all just PR! I got workfished!" We'll hear stories of workfishing AND we'll help business and leaders know how to actively NOT be a workfisher. In today's hyper connected world, where BS is no longer tolerated... you don't want to miss this episode and our LIVE after party, because word of mouth is powerful and we've got your number. Partnering with us on today's tough conversation is Withlocals for Teams, a part of Withlocals... And we've got Sherif Abaza, Houda Sayed, Jerri Johnson, Ph.D., Jim Bernardo and Francisco Reyes Pereira in the house to talk 'ALL THINGS ENGAGEMENT. NO BS!'   #notthehrlady #nobs #igotworkfished #leadership #employeeengagement #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture#humanresources #people #training #learning #development #coaching #funny #tarafuriani #justinboggs #linkedin #facebook #twitter #instagram #youtube #business #news #womenleaders #leadership #nobullshit #politics #civilrights #humanrights #racism #misogyny #xenophobia #homophobia #bullying #workfromhome #wfh #dei #notthehrlady #thehrlady #chiefpeopleofficer #hr #entertainment #humanresources #diversity #equity #inclusion #consulting #podcast #equality #notthehrlady

On this episode of NTHRL, we explore what it's like behind the scenes! Take a tour around the set, and watch how we come up with Season Two of Not the HR Lady. #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture#humanresources #people #training #learning #development #coaching #funny #tarafuriani #justinboggs #linkedin #facebook #twitter #instagram #youtube #business #news #womenleaders #leadership #nobullshit #politics #civilrights #humanrights #racism #misogyny #xenophobia #homophobia #bullying #workfromhome #wfh #dei #notthehrlady #thehrlady #chiefpeopleofficer #hr #entertainment #humanresources #diversity #equity #inclusion #consulting #podcast #equality #notthehrlady

I am a Mom of 7... It says so right on LinkedIn. There is no mistaking that this CEO & 12+ Year Chief People Officer has kids... lots of them! And guess what? I'm still a f*cking badass. Some don't like that I share my mom-ness & definitely don't want others to feel empowered to share theirs or to demand workplace change in support of Women & Mother's rights. Well, F*CK THEM! Here's a piece of advice, that I didn't ask for, from an a**hole I don't even know: "They can't trust that work is getting done when you have a zoo at your house". A Zoo? GTFOH! Working Moms are subjected to constant assumptions, flippant remarks and unrelenting harassment... and it's time to change the narrative. FOR US. FOR WOMEN. FOR MOTHERS. FOR OUR DAUGHTERS. FOR EACH OTHER. #notthehrlady #nobs #workingmoms #hr #dei #women #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture#humanresources #people #training #learning #development #coaching #funny #tarafuriani #justinboggs #linkedin #facebook #twitter #instagram #youtube #business #news #womenleaders #leadership #nobullshit #politics #civilrights #humanrights #racism #misogyny #xenophobia #homophobia #bullying #workfromhome #wfh #dei #notthehrlady #thehrlady #chiefpeopleofficer #hr #entertainment #humanresources #diversity #equity #inclusion #consulting #podcast #equality #notthehrlady

40 years ago, the treatment of Women in the workplace was the material that comedies thrived on. The film 9 to 5 used humor to highlight workplace harassment & discrimination, & I'm here for it. What I'm not here for, is that 20 years after that films release, I was still having conversations with coworkers, while they were having them with my tits. 40 years later, and I'm called a C*NT and B*TCH, right here on LinkedIn. We've come a long way, but CLEARLY, we have a long way to go! I think Dolly's character says it best in the film when she's confronting her harasser... "I have looked the other way, because I need this job". Haven't we all experienced this? Whether a woman, BIPOC, and/or a member of LGBTQ community, we've all said this and endured it, maybe more than once... maybe you're experiencing this now. Today's episode of Not the HR Lady & our live after party, is all about DEI... Join Justin & I at 7pm CST with Alan Ibbotson (He/Him), Loren Bornstein (he-him/they-them), Janelle Benjamin, B.A., J.D. (she/her), and Mike Pennicooke MInstLM. Let's continue to f*ck up the world of work... making it safe, inclusive, rewarding and free from BS. #notthehrlady #nosilentallies #dei #hrcommunity #leadership

On this episode of NTHRL... Tech doesn't remove your biases. Tech doesn't improve your shitty culture. Tech doesn't fix your pay inequity. Tech doesn't resolve your harassment issues. Tech doesn't determine who you hire and fire. Tech doesn't stop bullying.   Tech doesn't solve your HUMAN PROBLEMS.   BUT... it can HELP your HUMANS solve them, that is, providing the Leadership Team (all of them) is on board and the tech doesn't suck (not all tech is created equal). Join Justin Boggs (He/Him) and Tara Furiani (She/Her) for Season 2, Episode 4 of Not the HR Lady, ALL THINGS TECH! NO BS! From pizza to people strategy this episode is one of our very best... and sponsored by People Element (their tech is SUCK-FREE)! We can't wait to #realtalk​ with you! #notthehrlady​ #hrcommunity​ #nobs​ #realtalk​ #leadership​ #tech​ #hrtech​ #podcast​ #live​ #hr​ #notthehrlady​ #covid19​ #workfromhome​ #unemployed​ #employment​ #hiring​ #recruiting​ #corporateculture​#humanresources​ #people​ #training​ #learning​ #development​ #coaching​ #funny​ #tarafuriani​ #justinboggs​ #linkedin​ #facebook​ #twitter​ #instagram​ #youtube​ #business​ #news​ #womenleaders​ #leadership​ #nobullshit​ #politics​ #civilrights​ #humanrights​ #racism​ #misogyny​ #xenophobia​ #homophobia​ #bullying​ #workfromhome​ #wfh​ #dei​ #notthehrlady​ #thehrlady​ #chiefpeopleofficer​ #hr​ #entertainment​ #humanresources​ #diversity​ #equity​ #inclusion​ #consulting​ #podcast​ #equality​ #notthehrlady​ Tara Furiani Justin Boggs

I (Tara) was an androgynous kid. I identified more with the guys in the movies, like these 80s “hunks”, than the gals. I wanted to be “hunky” too! My dad, whom you’ve come to know & I think, love... called me ‘Fred’ & I’ve never told anyone this, but it was because right around 4th grade I told him I wanted to be a boy. And he said ‘OK, Fred’ & punched my arm. For the next few years I would teeter between Tara & Fred. Sometimes wearing dresses with spiked hair & sometimes dressing like Magnum f*cking PI & drawing on a moustache... the 80s were weird. This was called a “phase” back then. I was labeled a “tomboy”. Trans was too hard, even for me at the time, I didn’t know that was a thing & without the luxury of technology, learning about gender was next to impossible. Tomboy worked for me. My parents, as I’ve shared many times, supported whomever I was. For me though, my tomboyishness morphed to teenage cheerleader, valedictorian, prom queen girly girl... who started dating women. Trans wasn’t me, bi-sexual was a better descriptor. That fit. I’ve never stopped embracing my masculinity & my femininity... I’m still Fred today & Tara. What is gender, anyway? Well... Let's discuss. This episode features RobRoy Chalmers and his fashion line, RobRoySW.com.  #notthehrlady #nobs #realtalk #mentalwellness #lgbtq #mentalhealth #dei #nosilentallies #chro #cpo #momof7

But, I Know Black People! But, I Have Black Friends! But, I Dated a Black Guy! But, I Work with a Black Lady! But, I ... BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK... COME ON! STOP! Yesterday was a lot of fun... Season 2, Episode 2 of Not the HR Lady dropped. It's called "But, I Know Black People" and it's everything you expect it to be, if you follow my work and if know how important this topic is to me. It's Informational. It's Funny. It's Relevant. It's Real. It's Raw. (Justin Boggs (He/Him) gets choked up) There's Adult Language. There's Actionable Steps. There's Opportunity to Learn. And... if that wasn't enough, there's Dave Chappelle's Comedy Central Show and there's a random burst into song section of a song we don't know. Twice, actually. **Plus some of your faves share important messages for WHITE PEOPLE and INSPIRATION for the Black Community... Stacy Casson (She/Her), Darryl Watts, Vivian Acquah (she/her/hers), Ricklyn Woods, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca, Evan Birkhead, Anthony (Tony) Shifflet (he/him/his)** Check out the links in the comments to watch or listen to the episode and, also check out the LIVE after show with Kirk Visola (He/Him) and Daryl Perry II

“Engaged? But We Just Met!” Not the HR Lady is back with all new episodes, all new segments with your favorite friends of the show, and all new sponsors! What hasn't changed? Our commitment to All Things People. No BS! Join us for a LIVE watch party (from 7pm to 8pm, premiering Episode 1) and an after show discussion about getting fuckery out of the workplace (starts at 8). We're giving away cool stuff from our sponsors and friends... Thanks to Exec Wranglers for Sponsoring Season 2, Episode 1! GIVEAWAYS!!!! 10 Hours of Executive Assistant Work Full Access Badge to HR Transform 2022 in Las Vegas! Laurie Reuittman's New Book (I bet she'll sign it too) 'Betting on You' Our Book: 'F*ck Your Office Snacks' (the C-Suite Package) 1- Year 'Level Up' Membership to The Business of HR Career BFF VIP LinkedIn Audit Career BFF's Coaching Program: Interviewing Like a Recruiter (starting in February) Don't Suck as a Boss Group Leadership Coaching w/ Tara Furiani, Not the HR Lady (starting 2/16/21) 1:1 Coaching w/ Tara #notthehrlady #covid19 #workfromhome #unemployed #employment #hiring #recruiting #corporateculture#humanresources #people #training #learning #development #coaching #funny #tarafuriani #justinboggs #linkedin #facebook #twitter #instagram #youtube #business #news #womenleaders #leadership #nobullshit #politics #civilrights #humanrights #racism #misogyny #xenophobia #homophobia #bullying #workfromhome #wfh

On this passionate ‘happy hour’ episode we are joined by Madison Butler, Kristen Wheaton, Bree Burden and Nina Grove... our topic? Workplace bullies!

We are fired up on this episode of Not the HR Lady! There are white people with confederate flags and BFGs protesting on the steps outside government buildings. Do bullets somehow stop #covid19? I am pissed because of the hypocrisy. If these folks were black or brown... they would be dead. That's not drama, that's real-life... wake up. Join us on this fiery episode we're calling 'Calling Kaepernick'. #colinkaepernick #blackpeople #brownpeople #protesting #confederateflags #symbolsofhate #intolerable

On this episode of #notthehrlady we discuss the $600 #unemployment kicker, #thatwomanfrommichigan, #protests against the #stayathome order, #mentalhealth, the #futureofwork #relationships and the Talent Tarot with Madison Butler. This one is pretty #funny, very #logical and I think you'll have a good time... join us!

That #womanfrommichigan, #snl, #christopherwalken, #johnoliver, #smallbusiness pivots with Austin Tea Exchange, #stimulus update, #questionsfromviewers and so much more... Check out our latest episode... and then check out the rest. If you're tired of the bullshit too and you like #realtalk I think you'll enjoy it. #subscribe #comment #share #like #johnoliver #momof7 #notthehrlady #workingparent #unemployment #newnormal #couples #furlough #snl #morestaythefuckhome #bananas #humanresources #businessnews #covid19 #funny #workplace #workfromhome #mentalhealth

This episode is full of your updated #stimulus answers, working from home with a spouse and the one and only 'Blue Haired Recruiter', Madison Butler. Check it out... #notthehrlady #covid19 #notthehrlady #covid19 #watchus #commentbelow #humanresources #recruiting #workingfromhome #cohabitating #mentalhealth #hrtech #vibehcm Justin Boggs #thatsthetea #hrtechnology #culture #leadership #share #checkitout #kids #unemployment #hr #careersearch #jobhunt #recruitment #humanresources

It's our first full episode, sponsored by HR Transform (visit transform.us for more info). This episode is full of your Stimulus answers, "Wellness at Home" with our friend and funny guy, Taylor Fredericks. "Confessions of a Furloughed Mom" with Bree Burden and questions from across the country. #notthehrlady #covid19 #firstshow #watchus #commentbelow Question from the show: What, if any, blowback do you think the stimulus will create? Tag us on any platform @notthehrlady and #stimulusblowback

Terror and Tannins kicks off in true Texas style! Did you know that the WORLD's first #serialkiller's hunting ground was right here in Austin, TX? Ironically, the start of the first serial killer in America, his first kill, is the home of the present-day very first Whole Foods. I don't know why I think this is a weird coincidence, but hey... I like organic food and I like murder... what do you do?Follow us on social media @terrorandtannins and visit our website for show notes, really cool merch and learn how to become a murder groupie... trust me, you want this backstage pass... bad. Until then... #letsgetcriminal