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May 18, 2023
After a distinguished career in Human Resources, including over 15 years with Catapult, Renée Watkins will be retiring at the end of May. Renée is a lead HR Advisor on our HR Advice team. Over her 15 years at Catapult,…
May 3, 2023
All organizations benefit from developing a compensation structure in line with their organization’s rewards philosophy. Structuring wages and basing them on market values is key to attracting and retaining talent, and preventing liability. While the process may seem overwhelming,…
March 31, 2023
One goal of a good separation process is to avoid litigation. A separation and release agreement will provide some level of protection for the employer and something of value to the employee. This guide will discuss separation and release…
March 31, 2023
One goal of a good separation process is to avoid litigation. A separation and release agreement will provide some level of protection for the employer and something of value to the employee. This guide will discuss separation and release…
March 27, 2023
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has been around for some time now, and most of us know the law through its impact on background checks. The FCRA process applies to employment screening when collecting the employee’s history…
January 17, 2023
While all companies have certain legal requirements, they vary by company size and by federal contractor status.  Certain industries and governmental entities may have other legal obligations. Generally, forms and tools are included to assist members in complying. 1.What…
January 17, 2023
While all companies have certain legal requirements, they vary by company size and by federal contractor status.  Certain industries and governmental entities may have other legal obligations. Generally, forms and tools are included to assist members in complying. What…
January 11, 2023
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act which includes two measures that expand the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections…
November 16, 2022
Professionals in HR roles are responsible for ensuring legal compliance, building company culture, and managing a variety of tasks that span ever-changing spectrums of topics. With so much required from HR, we know that it is often hard to…
October 15, 2022
Catapult Recruiting Experts know that hiring has been difficult for employers who are not using our recruitment services. With uncertain factors influencing the professional world, many employers froze hiring, let employees go, or furloughed talent until global situations became more…
August 17, 2022
Time for a brainteaser. What’s the common thread in the following HR situations: A Muslim man fasting during Ramadan is the recipient of “good-natured” jokes at a company dinner; a hiring committee uses a fake social media account to…
August 12, 2022
The CDC announced updated guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on August 11, 2022. The update notes there is no longer a reason to treat vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals differently when it comes to COVID-19 exposures in most…
August 10, 2022
The Great Resignation has employees and employers alike reassessing how they approach compensation. Now’s an excellent time to review whether employers are paying competitively. But where to start? First, let’s discuss data. Catapult’s 2021 NC Wage & Salary Survey…
July 7, 2022
What is company culture? And how do you not just talk about it, but build it, live it and sustain it? How do you get prospective employees and customers so excited about it that they feel belonging beyond your…