How to Support Employee Well-Being

How to Support Employee Well-Being

Does anyone ever feel completely “settled”?  If you do, please share your secret!  It’s a safe bet that most of our employees are juggling a lot, and reprioritizing several times a day.  At work, at home, in life.  (Ok, not just our employees.  Every. Single....
Why I Hate HR

Why I Hate HR

Dear Affogato Friend, I am so happy to introduce Suzanne Adler, who will join me in sharing her thoughts on HR Management Consulting. Jonna Have you ever read the article “Why I Hate HR?” I did about 15 years ago, and it remains one of the most honest...
4 HR Myths That Deserve a Pink Slip

4 HR Myths That Deserve a Pink Slip

HR professionals often walk the tightrope between compliance wizardry and employee advocacy. HR isn’t the party pooper (or party planner!) that some myths make it out to be. Let’s bust some myths (and sneak in some April Fool’s mischief)! Myth 1: HR Is Just There to...
It’s Almost Spring!

It’s Almost Spring!

Dear Affogato Friends,  Every March, I get to spend time doing something that matters as much to me as being a small business owner.  I participate in making grants to non-profit organizations in my community.  I’m the President of the 100 Women Charitable...
Oof! That’s a lot!

Oof! That’s a lot!

Oof, that’s a lot! That is one of my favorite lines from a friend when I shared some personal news.  It still sums up how we all feel today. There is more going on in the world than we can possibly keep track of (I suspect that’s by design).  Most of the questions...