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Show Notes-LinkedIn
HR Background
-Tara always saw herself in sales but fell into HR while working as a leasing consultant. After receiving little training before starting the position, she documented her learning process and used that knowledge to help all incoming employees.
Influences
-Tara grew up in Orange County with her adoptive parents, an interracial couple. Both experiencing hate herself and seeing the hate her parents received strongly influenced who she is personally and professionally.
-She has five biological and two adopted children and a passion for changing the workforce so that they never have to fight the same battles that she or her parents have.
The Right Environment
-It’s tough to immediately know if a company’s culture is right for you, so do some digging. Figure out if they have publicly spoken about the issues most important to you.
-Look beyond their words and into their actions. If they’re not actively giving opportunities to underrepresented groups, that’s a major red flag.
-Don’t be afraid to ask about their stance on these tough subjects. Asking lets them know that you’re passionate.
HR’s Role
-HR’s current role is to protect the company, not the employees, and this needs to change.
-The organization’s general counsel or employment attorney should protect the company, and HR should focus on ensuring employees are protected.
Filing a Complaint
-Problems won’t be fixed unless you work to solve them, speak up if you feel uncomfortable or see mistreatment.
-Document every instance in a notebook. Include the following information: date, time, place, people involved, and what was specifically said or done. Doing this provides evidence of a pattern should the situation escalate.
-You will not be blacklisted from any industry for filing a complaint.
Paperwork
-If you are terminated, never sign anything immediately. Take it home and have someone look through the paperwork.
Connect with Tara
-Not the HR Lady
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support
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By Ashleigh EarlyShow Notes-LinkedIn
HR Background
-Tara always saw herself in sales but fell into HR while working as a leasing consultant. After receiving little training before starting the position, she documented her learning process and used that knowledge to help all incoming employees.
Influences
-Tara grew up in Orange County with her adoptive parents, an interracial couple. Both experiencing hate herself and seeing the hate her parents received strongly influenced who she is personally and professionally.
-She has five biological and two adopted children and a passion for changing the workforce so that they never have to fight the same battles that she or her parents have.
The Right Environment
-It’s tough to immediately know if a company’s culture is right for you, so do some digging. Figure out if they have publicly spoken about the issues most important to you.
-Look beyond their words and into their actions. If they’re not actively giving opportunities to underrepresented groups, that’s a major red flag.
-Don’t be afraid to ask about their stance on these tough subjects. Asking lets them know that you’re passionate.
HR’s Role
-HR’s current role is to protect the company, not the employees, and this needs to change.
-The organization’s general counsel or employment attorney should protect the company, and HR should focus on ensuring employees are protected.
Filing a Complaint
-Problems won’t be fixed unless you work to solve them, speak up if you feel uncomfortable or see mistreatment.
-Document every instance in a notebook. Include the following information: date, time, place, people involved, and what was specifically said or done. Doing this provides evidence of a pattern should the situation escalate.
-You will not be blacklisted from any industry for filing a complaint.
Paperwork
-If you are terminated, never sign anything immediately. Take it home and have someone look through the paperwork.
Connect with Tara
-Not the HR Lady
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support