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...
Employees Matter

Employees Matter

It’s been an eventful holiday season here HR consulting. The good news was we all got time with our families, and some of us got to travel (Colombia, The Amazon, North Carolina). The harder news was that we traveled over some bumpy roads, and we haven’t all arrived at...
Prevent Burnout

Prevent Burnout

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...