by Affogato_admin | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
We know you are already working hard. Managers are having conversations. Job descriptions exist. Policies are written and handbooks are at the ready. Compliance boxes are being checked. But, sometimes things still feel heavier than they should. More often than not,...
by Affogato_admin | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Eight Years In: We’re Happily Brewing Away, Balancing the Bitter and the Sweet at Affogato HR Consulting It’s hard for me to believe that eight years ago, Affogato HR Consulting was just getting started—Lisa and I shared a belief, based on experience, that human...
by Affogato_admin | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fresh Starts and Incremental Changes Happy New Year! I love the holiday season that’s bookended by a day of gratitude and a day for a refresh. There’s something about flipping the calendar that feels like hitting the reset button. It’s a chance to pause, reflect,...
by Affogato_admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Compliance, Uncategorized
Honoring Lisa McCormack and Embracing Our Year-End Responsibilities As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood, filled with gratitude for the achievements and changes of the past year. The holiday season is a time for appreciation, for recognizing...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is a PEO the Answer? Or Not? This may get me into trouble, but in service to our clients, I’m going to put it out there: A PEO may not always be the answer, even for small businesses. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) have helped countless companies. They’ve...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
You got there. You know what you have to do. You’ve dealt with all your own “stuff”. Now, you just need to make it so. I prefer to come from the assumption that managers want their employees to be successful, but if that’s no longer possible, that they will be...
