by Affogato_admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last time I talked about leaves of absence and how they can creep up on us. Let’s go a step further and talk about a culture that promotes balance and boundaries and how that might avoid some of that creeping.In California and many other places, some time off work is...
by Affogato_admin | Sep 12, 2024 | Leave
A year ago I sat down to write a little blog post on this topic. I wrestled with it because I thought it was important, but I finally set it aside and wrote about something more important. I couldn’t leave it alone, though, so we’re back! Affogato does a lot of...
by Affogato_admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
What’s the difference? I often find myself describing what we do by talking about what we don’t do. That can work when people understand what the HR function is, but it can also be complicated. To help deal with all the variables (size, industry, location,...
by Affogato_admin | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s almost summer! My late-spring trip to France was lovely. Cold, exhausting, exhilarating, but truly lovely. A definite highlight was our open-top tour in a vintage Citroen. Back in February, when it was cold and rainy and we were celebrating our sixth birthday,...
by Affogato_admin | Apr 15, 2024 | Employee Satisfaction
Prevent Burnout I write this as a I prepare for a wonderful trip to France with my mom. I’m grateful that this isn’t a vacation I need to maintain my mental health or sense of work-life balance. Instead, it’s a trip I am taking because I am determined to make short...
