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 Happy New Year! New year, new opportunities—and we want your input to make the most of them! Take our quick 5-minute survey to share your thoughts on how we can better support your HR and organizational needs. Your feedback…

Personnel File Organization and Retention: How To  An organized and efficient personnel filing system is critical for creating a compliant and streamlined process to locate documents for relevant parties. The end of the year is a good time to…

Conflict is inevitable, and most people dread addressing it. Most would rather avoid conflict than deal with the issue at hand. Why? Because it makes us uncomfortable, stressed, anxious, angry, frustrated, and helpless. These are not particularly good feelings…

Employers should address two key questions with their inclement weather policy: 1) How will you notify employees if the company is open or closed? 2) How will employees be paid if the company is closed all day or for…

US DOL Updated Overtime Rule Blocked Nationwide  On Friday, November 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down the new federal DOL overtime rule for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective July…

November marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month and the open enrollment season. Diabetes, a widespread chronic condition, not only takes a toll on individuals but also poses a significant financial burden. According to a study published on…

As we approach the 2025 plan year, the IRS has announced an increase in the maximum contribution limits for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). This change provides employees with a valuable opportunity to save more pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare…

The company holiday party can be an HR Manager’s worst nightmare! It does not have to be that way. Now is the time to start planning if your company has an end-of-the-year meeting or party. Thoughtful planning and early…

As we enter Election Week, many workplaces are experiencing heightened political discussions and varying emotional responses among employees. Whether it’s conversations in the breakroom or debates in virtual spaces, Election Week has a way of spilling into professional settings,…

As the end of the year approaches, you may be thinking about bonus payments to reward employees for their contributions throughout the year. This is a common practice that can help boost employee morale by this show of appreciation…

In the quest to retain employees, employers often ask us for creative employee benefits ideas. Fortunately, we have many answers as we regularly survey members around all things HR, including benefits. Below are 50+ ideas gleaned from four of…

Welcome to our October edition of “HR News You Should Know.” This month has brought significant legal and regulatory updates that could have profound effects on your workplace policies and practices. Catch up on the latest news and updates:  FTC…

Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 3rd when clocks will “fall back” one hour at 2:00am. What does this mean for your workplace? Other than some tired employees on Monday morning, if you have third-shift employees they will work…

According to our 2022 Workplace Culture and Pay Practices Survey, 28% of employers surveyed have an employee theme day – this includes Halloween. There are many ways to have a fun time with Halloween at work. Employees can get creative…

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 5, and employers should be prepared for employee requests for time off to vote. There are no regulations that require employers to give time off to vote under federal, NC, or…

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our thoughts are with everyone impacted, especially our members and communities in Western North Carolina. During challenging times like these, it’s essential for us to come together and extend support where it’s needed…

Catapult is thrilled to launch an exciting benefit: NC Tri-Share, an innovative program in partnership with the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. This program offers a simple yet powerful solution to a growing problem: making…

Conducting a reduction in force (RIF) is one of the most difficult things HR professionals face. Too many times HR is brought in too late, or a company starts from the desired outcomes and tries to work its way…

10 Ways Catapult Can Support Your Business’s DEI Strategy Catapult offers a range of solutions geared towards supporting your organization’s needs around creating a fair and inclusive work environment, specifically in the areas of affirmative action, diversity, equity, inclusion,…

Welcome to our September edition of “HR News You Should Know.” This month has brought significant legal and regulatory updates that could have profound effects on your workplace policies and practices. Catch up on the latest news and updates: …