Ok, we got the memo. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. But what does this mean for HR professionals, and how can we leverage this technology to benefit our organizations and our people? Lisha Gray has been spearheading our internal initiative to understand...

Ok, we have to start with the observation that Halloween has moved into the big leagues.  I’m guessing that competing with the World Series has made the holiday up its game a lot.  I live in one of those neighborhoods that makes the list of “Best Holiday Lights”, but...

Someone struggled for your right to vote.  Use it. ~ Susan B. Anthony  People who know me know how strongly I feel about voting.  It is a privilege and a responsibility.  It’s a right that I feel really passionate about and have since I was first able to vote (which I...

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? 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, work...

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,...

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...