AI in HR. When Automation Isn’t the Answer

AI in HR. When Automation Isn’t the Answer

Well, that was fun.  I am 100% confident that I am not the first person to try this.  I sat down to write this very posting and thought “I could use some help”.  A few basic ideas, a few requirements and here we go…  AI in HR: When Automation Isn’t the Answer  A...
A Better Termination Plan

A Better Termination Plan

Early in my HR career, I was often the surprise guest in the conference room. I watched employees realize, before anyone said much, why I was there. Then I sat nearby while they packed up the small evidence of their work life and were walked out of the building....
Clarity is the Work

Clarity is the Work

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,...
It’s Our 8th Birthday!

It’s Our 8th Birthday!

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...
Kicking Off the New Year

Kicking Off the New Year

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,...
Reflecting on a Remarkable Career

Reflecting on a Remarkable Career

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...