Workcations from Not the HR Lady

My dad had every reason to be angry. But anger is a privilege not everyone can afford. I bet you haven't thought about that, have you? He showed me that strategy beats rage. That lasting change requires smarts, not just emotions. His message? Anger fades. Intentionality endures. Be strategic, instead of stressed. And, then maybe you can actually make a difference, instead of just being upset that nothing ever changes. #Leadership #Change #Influence #Strategy #NotTheHRLady

“Only executives get to extend business trips.” “Workcations? That’s just for senior leadership.” “Entry-level employees don’t need travel flexibility.” This is why people leave. Workcations shouldn’t be a privilege for the few. ? Give all employees flexible travel options. ? Stop treating work trips like prison sentences. ? Show employees you trust them to do their jobs—anywhere. If your execs get Workcations, your employees should too. Otherwise, enjoy your next wave of resignations. #FutureOfWork #EmployeePerks #NotTheHRLady

?? NEWSFLASH: Nobody cares about your office snacks. Employees want flexible work, travel opportunities, and the ability to actually enjoy business trips. Workcations are the benefit that actually matters. ? Let them extend business trips. ? Encourage working from anywhere. ? Ditch the “airport hotel” mindset. If your benefits package looks the same as it did in 2010, you’re behind. Start thinking beyond the office. #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #NotTheHRLady

Want to keep your best employees? Give them reasons to stay. ?? Unlimited PTO? Cool, but people feel guilty using it. ?? Free snacks? Cute, but nobody stays for pretzels. ?? Workcations? NOW we’re talking. Why Workcations Work: ? Employees feel valued. ? Travel fuels creativity. ? Retention skyrockets. Stop competing on salaries alone. Flexibility and travel perks will keep your best talent from walking. #Retention #EmployeeExperience #NotTheHRLady

Let’s talk facts: ?? 85% of employees want flexible work + travel. ?? 60% would quit for better work-life balance. ?? And yet, companies still cling to outdated “business travel” policies. What companies don’t get: ?? Workcations don’t hurt productivity. ?? They don’t encourage slacking. ?? They make people work harder, stay longer, and love their jobs. If you want top talent, stop thinking like it’s 1999. Workcations aren’t a trend. They’re a strategy. #Workcations #EmployeeRetention #NotTheHRLady

If employees are traveling for work, shouldn’t they get to experience the city? ?? The old way: Fly in, grind, fly out. ? The new way: Workcations that let employees explore. Why this matters: ?? Engaged employees perform better. ?? New environments = fresh ideas. ?? Retention skyrockets when work doesn’t feel like punishment. Stop wasting travel budgets on trips that make employees miserable. If you’re paying to fly them out, let them LIVE. #FutureOfWork #BleisureTravel #NotTheHRLady

Let’s be real. Corporate travel sucks. Fly out early. Work all day. Stay in a boring hotel. Eat room service alone. Fly home exhausted. Repeat. What’s the point of travel if employees experience nothing? Companies are wasting money on travel that drains their people. The best leaders already know: ? Let employees stay longer. Workcations = happier, more productive people. ? Support exploration. Nobody should fly to Paris just to see the inside of a conference room. ? Offer work-friendly stays. Not every trip needs to be a beige corporate hotel. If your company sends people anywhere, stop treating it like a prison sentence. #BleisureTravel #Workcations #FutureOfWork #NotTheHRLady

Some of you think ‘Workcation’ means sipping $12 minibar wine in a hotel room while half-answering emails. Wrong. A real Workcation means: ? Working from a destination that fuels you. ? Taking calls on a terrace in Barcelona, not a gray cubicle. ? Enjoying the city before, during, and after work. Employees aren’t asking for ‘free vacations.’ They’re asking for a better way to work. How to Do Better: ? Encourage Travel Stipends – Work from new places, not just home. ? Trust Employees – Results matter more than location. ? Promote Work-Life Travel – If employees travel for work, let them actually experience it. The old way of working is dead. The new way? Workcations. Get with it. #BleisureTravel #Workcations #NotTheHRLady

People tried to break my Dad’s spirit, telling him to “go back to Africa” and of course, far worse. But, no matter what they said… He met them with kindness and usually humor, on purpose. Not because they deserved it or because what they said was funny… … But because hate doesn’t know what to do when it’s outclassed or outwitted. And my Dad was the classiest and wittiest. Kindness is a power move. Humor can shift the dynamic. Use both accordingly. Like my Dad taught me to do. Like I'm trying to teach you. #Leadership #Kindness #Influence #NotTheHRLady ** Photo is of me and my Dad in 2014, I am very blonde and very pregnant with Nico (my 3rd kiddo) who came just months later on 9/11 **

New Episode Alert on The Perkins Platform Podcast! I'm excited to welcome Tara Furiani, the powerhouse behind "Not the HR Lady", for an unfiltered conversation on revolutionizing HR and organizational culture. With a career that defies convention, Tara's insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post. Her dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is evident in her impactful work with NASA's DEI board. As the author of "F*ck Your Office Snacks" and the innovator behind SAIL Leadership and Workcations, Tara is on a mission to transform workplaces into environments that foster creativity, wellness, and productivity. Her approach? A bold mix of empathy, insight, and no-nonsense leadership that challenges the status quo and inspires change. Why you can’t miss this episode: Breaking down barriers in HR with honesty and humor. Strategies to build humane, inclusive, and empowering workplaces. Insights from Tara’s groundbreaking initiatives, from Workcations to SAIL Leadership. Tune in for this game-changing conversation with Tara Furiani! https://lnkd.in/g4-jVK8i If you’re ready to rethink leadership and organizational culture, this episode is for you! #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #HRRevolution #ThePerkinsPlatformPodcast #DEI #NotTheHRLady #WorkplaceWellness #InclusiveLeadership