Where to Turn?

Where to Turn?

Sometimes we all need a trusted advisor…   The joy of being an HR Consultant lies in developing long-term relationships and becoming that trusted advisor to our clients.  One of the best things we ever hear is “I don’t know who can help me, and I trust you...
Communicating Expectations is Not Conflict

Communicating Expectations is Not Conflict

Can I say how nice it was to enjoy the trip of a lifetime?  It was possible because the Affogato team is so supportive of each other.  They kept me informed and took care of business so I could live like a local, speaking French all day, every day.  At least they held...
Compliance Counts!

Compliance Counts!

Have you ever sat through a team meeting where someone casually said, “We should probably look at updating our leave policy,” and everyone just nodded and moved on? Weeks pass. Then a complaint is filed, and what suddenly seemed like a small task becomes a much bigger...
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....