Author: Jackie Esposito

Jackie Esposito is a Compensation Advisor at Catapult, where she helps employers build pay structures they can defend, from annual merit planning through executive packages. She works with member organizations on benchmarking, bonus plan design, and compensation strategy.

Payroll & Compensation

Year-End Compensation Planning: Where Should You Start?
ByJackie Esposito September 23, 2026October 5, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

A practical starting point for year-end compensation planning: review the work, benchmark the market, check where employees fall in your ranges, and know when to bring in a consultant.

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HR Compliance | Payroll & Compensation

Virginia’s Pay Transparency Law Is Here: What Employers Need to Do Now
ByJackie Esposito August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Virginia’s pay transparency law took effect July 1, 2026. Here are the job posting rules, the salary history ban, the penalties, and the compliance steps employers should take now.

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Leadership | News

Executive Compensation Planning for 2027: What Employers Need to Know This Comp Season
ByJackie Esposito August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Comp season is here. Salary budgets are flat, so executive bonus design and incentives are where pay decisions get won.

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