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Tara Furiani in the media.

The verified record of press, interviews, bylines and expert commentary — national business, workplace, lifestyle and entertainment media, every linked entry pointing to its original source. Tara Furiani is an author, leadership expert, former Chief People Officer and HR expert witness.

46+

Verified placements

2018–2026

Years of coverage

38

National & trade outlets

ParadeCovers.comThe IndependentNewsweekRevenueBaseRecootyExhibit City NewsBusiness.comTeamflectTEAM LEWIS MagazineSportsField ManagementHR BrewFast CompanyNew York PostPage SixThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMirroSHRMSUCCESS MagazineThe Wall Street JournalUsetech / MediumPoll EverywhereWorkRampBusiness InsiderMoneyERE / TLNTHappifyMedium / VytenMediumIndieWireBookVoyage AustinLinkedInNot the HR LadyInstagramMelpSessionizeWomen's Media CenterParadeCovers.comThe IndependentNewsweekRevenueBaseRecootyExhibit City NewsBusiness.comTeamflectTEAM LEWIS MagazineSportsField ManagementHR BrewFast CompanyNew York PostPage SixThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMirroSHRMSUCCESS MagazineThe Wall Street JournalUsetech / MediumPoll EverywhereWorkRampBusiness InsiderMoneyERE / TLNTHappifyMedium / VytenMediumIndieWireBookVoyage AustinLinkedInNot the HR LadyInstagramMelpSessionizeWomen's Media Center

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Quoted where leadership, work and culture make the news.

Parade

Oct 29, 2026

The 7 Resort Upgrades Actually Worth Paying for After 50—and 3 That Are a Waste of Money

National lifestyle feature naming Tara Furiani, founder and CEO of SAIL for Leaders & Teams, as the lead expert on which resort upgrades are worth paying for after 50: "My clients aren't looking to sit quietly by a pool and call it a day. They want great food, interesting people, beautiful accommodations, new experiences, and some adventure. They just don't want to work unnecessarily hard to enjoy any of it." Relevant to SAIL's work with executives and professionals over 50.

Read the full article on Parade

Covers.com

Oct 7, 2026

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

NFL leadership coverage: Tara Furiani — CEO of Not the HR Lady and SAIL for Leaders, and author of F*ck Your Office Snacks — is quoted five times in this feature on the sideline-headset debate around Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon. She draws the line between oversight and interference, explains why executives need operational knowledge to evaluate the advisors they hire, names the gender double standard that women in leadership still face, and argues a scoreboard shouldn't substitute for assessing leadership behavior. Her assessment: “A headset is not evidence of micromanagement. Evaluate what she does with the access, not how she looks having it.”

Read the full article on Covers.com

The Independent

Oct 4, 2026

High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree

Careers article on high-paying jobs without a college degree by J.R. Duren, quoting leadership development expert Tara Furiani: "Companies don't want to promote someone who leaves a crater behind every time they advance." Syndicated on Yahoo News; SAIL is not named in the article.

Read the full article on The Independent

RevenueBase

Sep 19, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion Companies in Austin

Not the HR Lady listed among the featured Diversity and Inclusion companies in Austin, TX (data refreshed September 19, 2026).

Read the full article on RevenueBase

Recooty

Aug 1, 2026

Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026

Not the HR Lady podcast, hosted by Tara Furiani, ranked #15 in Recooty's Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026 (updated August 2026).

Read the full article on Recooty

Teamflect

Jan 30, 2026

18 Best HR Influencers To Follow in 2026 — #1 Tara Furiani & Justin Boggs

Teamflect lists Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs as #1 of 18 Best HR Influencers to Follow in 2026, noting recognition by WSJ, Newsweek, Money Magazine, Business Insider, NY Post and US News. Includes their Team Check-in podcast episode.

Read the full article on Teamflect

TEAM LEWIS Magazine

Jul 31, 2025

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

Brand authenticity and leadership: Tara Furiani — CEO of Not the HR Lady — is cited as an expert source on why authenticity cannot be an afterthought or a marketing ploy. It has to be the core ingredient of a brand, she argues, and leaders must embed it into the fabric of their companies so that their actions always align with their words.

Read the full article on TEAM LEWIS Magazine

HR Brew

Sep 24, 2024

Why CAVA is using personality assessments for talent development

Tara Furiani, quoted as an executive coach and HR consultant, advises leaders to validate that personality and hiring assessments do not disproportionately exclude candidates through inherent built-in bias. Relevant to SAIL's assessment-based leadership development work (Crow's Nest 360, Periscope).

Read the full article on HR Brew

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Every article, interview and byline — in chronological order.

2026

Parade · Earned Media

The 7 Resort Upgrades Actually Worth Paying for After 50—and 3 That Are a Waste of Money

National lifestyle feature naming Tara Furiani, founder and CEO of SAIL for Leaders & Teams, as the lead expert on which resort upgrades are worth paying for after 50: "My clients aren't looking to sit quietly by a pool and call it a day. They want great food, interesting people, beautiful accommodations, new experiences, and some adventure. They just don't want to work unnecessarily hard to enjoy any of it." Relevant to SAIL's work with executives and professionals over 50.

Oct 29, 2026
Read the full article on Parade

Covers.com · Earned Media

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

NFL leadership coverage: Tara Furiani — CEO of Not the HR Lady and SAIL for Leaders, and author of F*ck Your Office Snacks — is quoted five times in this feature on the sideline-headset debate around Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon. She draws the line between oversight and interference, explains why executives need operational knowledge to evaluate the advisors they hire, names the gender double standard that women in leadership still face, and argues a scoreboard shouldn't substitute for assessing leadership behavior. Her assessment: “A headset is not evidence of micromanagement. Evaluate what she does with the access, not how she looks having it.”

Oct 7, 2026
Read the full article on Covers.com

The Independent · Earned Media

High-Paying Careers That Don't Require a College Degree

Careers article on high-paying jobs without a college degree by J.R. Duren, quoting leadership development expert Tara Furiani: "Companies don't want to promote someone who leaves a crater behind every time they advance." Syndicated on Yahoo News; SAIL is not named in the article.

Oct 4, 2026
Read the full article on The Independent

Newsweek · Earned Media

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

Sep 30, 2026
Read the full article on Newsweek

RevenueBase · Earned Media

Diversity and Inclusion Companies in Austin

Not the HR Lady listed among the featured Diversity and Inclusion companies in Austin, TX (data refreshed September 19, 2026).

Sep 19, 2026
Read the full article on RevenueBase

Recooty · Earned Media

Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026

Not the HR Lady podcast, hosted by Tara Furiani, ranked #15 in Recooty's Top 25 HR Podcasts of 2026 (updated August 2026).

Aug 1, 2026
Read the full article on Recooty

Exhibit City News · Earned Media

Should HR Be Outsourced?

Jul 13, 2026

Business.com · Earned Media

The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited

Apr 7, 2026
Read the full article on Business.com

Teamflect · Earned Media

18 Best HR Influencers To Follow in 2026 — #1 Tara Furiani & Justin Boggs

Teamflect lists Tara Furiani and Justin Boggs as #1 of 18 Best HR Influencers to Follow in 2026, noting recognition by WSJ, Newsweek, Money Magazine, Business Insider, NY Post and US News. Includes their Team Check-in podcast episode.

Jan 30, 2026
Read the full article on Teamflect

2025

Business.com · Earned Media

5 Types of Employee Compensation

Dec 19, 2025
Read the full article on Business.com

TEAM LEWIS Magazine · Earned Media

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

Brand authenticity and leadership: Tara Furiani — CEO of Not the HR Lady — is cited as an expert source on why authenticity cannot be an afterthought or a marketing ploy. It has to be the core ingredient of a brand, she argues, and leaders must embed it into the fabric of their companies so that their actions always align with their words.

Jul 31, 2025
Read the full article on TEAM LEWIS Magazine

SportsField Management · Speaking

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

Feb 1, 2025

2024

HR Brew · Earned Media

Why CAVA is using personality assessments for talent development

Tara Furiani, quoted as an executive coach and HR consultant, advises leaders to validate that personality and hiring assessments do not disproportionately exclude candidates through inherent built-in bias. Relevant to SAIL's assessment-based leadership development work (Crow's Nest 360, Periscope).

Sep 24, 2024
Read the full article on HR Brew

Fast Company · Earned Media

10 Reasons Why We Still Need Performance Reviews — and How to Improve Them

Jul 23, 2024
Read the full article on Fast Company

New York Post · Earned Media

Shannen Doherty Agreed to Finalize Divorce From Estranged Husband Kurt Iswarienko 1 Day Before She Died

Jul 15, 2024

Page Six · Earned Media

Shannen Doherty's Friend Slams Late 'Charmed' Star's Estranged Husband Kurt Iswarienko's Lack of 'Humanity'

Jul 15, 2024

Page Six · Earned Media

Shannen Doherty Settled Divorce From Kurt Iswarienko 1 Day Before She Died

Jul 15, 2024

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Earned Media

UAW Targeting South, Georgia as Part of New Union Drive

Feb 29, 2024
Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mirro · Earned Media

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

Jan 1, 2024

Mirro · Earned Media

10 Ideas for Building Community at Work in 2024

Jan 1, 2024

2023

SHRM · Earned Media

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

Nov 28, 2023

SUCCESS Magazine · Earned Media

How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees

Apr 4, 2023
Read the full article on SUCCESS Magazine

SHRM · Earned Media

Transferring Professional Skills to the Cannabis Industry

Mar 1, 2023
Read the full article on SHRM

The Wall Street Journal · Earned Media

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

Feb 1, 2023
Read the full article on The Wall Street Journal

Mirro · Earned Media

12 Employee Wellbeing Initiatives to Put Into Practice in 2023

Jan 1, 2023

Newsweek · Earned Media

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

Jan 1, 2023
Read the full article on Newsweek

Mirro · Feature / Byline

Top 20 HR and People Operations Podcasts of 2023

Jan 1, 2023

Usetech / Medium · Earned Media

5 Ways To Motivate Employees In Remote And Hybrid Work

Jan 1, 2023

Poll Everywhere · Earned Media

13 Employee Experience Strategies to Improve Talent Retention

Jan 1, 2023

WorkRamp · Earned Media

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

Jan 1, 2023

2022

New York Post · Earned Media

Women on LinkedIn Fed Up With Being Hit On by Men

Aug 8, 2022
Read the full article on New York Post

Business Insider · Earned Media

Employees Who Haven't Joined the Great Resignation Say They're Stressed and Overwhelmed

Apr 5, 2022
Read the full article on Business Insider

2021

Money · Earned Media

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

Sep 22, 2021
Read the full article on Money

ERE / TLNT · Earned Media

21 Talent Pros Weigh in on the Capitol Attack

Jan 6, 2021

Happify · Earned Media

6 Strategies for Coping With a Toxic Workplace

Jan 1, 2021

2020

Medium / Vyten · Feature / Byline

Interviewing Diverse Talent: What Employers May Neglect to Consider

Dec 3, 2020

Medium · Feature / Byline

LinkedIn, White Supremacy, and the Raging War for Change

Jan 1, 2020

2018

IndieWire · Earned Media

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

Sep 19, 2018
Read the full article on IndieWire

Authority & profiles

Book · Authority

F*ck Your Office Snacks — Tara Furiani

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Voyage Austin · Feature / Byline

Community Highlights: Meet Tara Furiani of Not the HR Lady

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LinkedIn · Earned Media

Tara Furiani — C-Suite Coach, Author, Host

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Not the HR Lady · Earned Media

Podcast & show — hosted by Tara Furiani

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Instagram · Earned Media

@notthehrlady

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Melp · Feature / Byline

HR trends Tara Furiani thinks will die in 2025

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Sessionize · Speaking

Speaker profile — Tara Furiani

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Women's Media Center · Authority

SheSource — Tara Furiani, expert source

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People also ask

Tara Furiani — frequently asked

Who is Tara Furiani?

Tara Furiani is an author, leadership expert, media host, former Chief People Officer and HR expert witness. 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.

Where has Tara Furiani been featured in the media?

Across national business, workplace, lifestyle and entertainment media, including The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business Insider, Newsweek, SHRM, SUCCESS Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Money, the New York Post and IndieWire — alongside trade outlets such as Poll Everywhere, WorkRamp and Mirro.

What leadership topics does Tara Furiani comment on in the press?

Workplace culture, employee experience, executive leadership, DEI, retention and the talent market, compensation and pay equity, neurodiversity at work, the future of work, HR strategy and organizational change.

Is Tara Furiani an HR expert witness?

Yes. Tara Furiani serves as an HR expert witness and is a former Chief People Officer, frequently quoted by national and trade outlets on workplace conduct, leadership accountability and people strategy.

What is Not the HR Lady?

Not the HR Lady is Tara Furiani's podcast and YouTube show on executive leadership, workplace culture and the future of work — “All Things People. No BS.”

How can I work with Tara Furiani?

Through SAIL for Leaders — immersive executive leadership-development intensives aboard Virgin Voyages. Begin with a discovery conversation or apply for a voyage.

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