Balance and Boundaries

Balance and Boundaries

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...
What’s the Difference Anyway?

What’s the Difference Anyway?

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,...
Affogato Has Grown!

Affogato Has Grown!

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,...
This is my favorite message of the year!

This is my favorite message of the year!

If you know me, you know how much I love my birthday. It’s not about cake or candles or wishes, just a day to celebrate how wonderful life is. And while most businesses celebrate anniversaries, at Affogato we’ve always called it our birthday. Why? Because it’s a great...