“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?” ? And then, upon looking around and seeing my oldest two (my niece and nephew, who as you all know by now, I adopted), they decided to keep the fuckery going, but this time… adding a racist spin, you know… for extra BS. ? It’s NOT OK to let comments like this ..read more

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 ..read more

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 #humanresour ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 #c ..read more