or
Create an Account
(866) 440-0302
or
Create an Account
Access Portal
(866) 440-0302
or
Create a Member Account
Access Portal

Resource Library

Keyword Search

Filter By Media Type

Filter By Topics

A Fond Farewell to Renée Watkins

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,…

Creating a Pay Structure

May 3, 2023
All organizations benefit from developing a compensation structure that aligns with their rewards philosophy. Structuring wages and basing them on market values is critical to attracting and retaining talent and preventing liability. While the process may seem overwhelming, your…

Group Separation and Release Guide

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…

Individual Separation and Release Guide

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…

New Document Required for FCRA Compliance

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…

Compliance by Employee Number FAQ

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…

Member Alert: Federal PWFA and PUMP Acts

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…

How Expanding Your HR Bandwidth Solves Business Challenges

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…

Creative Solutions to Recruiting

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…

Know Your Job Worth

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…

Recruiting and Screening Process FAQ

June 22, 2022
For professionals who haven’t yet opted into Catapult Recruiting services, we’ve compiled a brief overview of everything you need to consider (and complete!) to stay compliant in your search for the perfect candidate.  Recruiting, along with the selection process,…

What You Need to Know About Premium Only Plans (POPs)

June 7, 2022
The US Congress created Code section 125 to make benefits programs more affordable for employees. Section 125 is part of the IRS Code that allows employees to convert a taxable cash benefit (salary) into non-taxable benefits. The Premium Only…

Disruption in Employee Benefits

May 31, 2022
Sometimes it takes a big event, like a pandemic, to shake things up. While employee benefit offerings and methods of delivery have been evolving since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, we’ve never seen more rapid changes….

Benefits of a Lifestyle Spending Account

May 11, 2022
Now more than ever, employers need to attract and retain talent. As employees start to look at benefits offered that fit their spending habits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts can offer an incredible advantage that allows them to pay for expenses…

Employers Supporting Healthy Living for Employees

May 4, 2022
It’s no secret that the pandemic negatively impacted many workers’ mental health — especially among working parents and caregivers. In fact, 52% of working parents struggle to balance their work and life, according to an analysis from the Pew…

Bonus and Short Term Incentive Plans

April 26, 2022
The following are areas to consider when creating a bonus or short-term incentive plan to ensure that they encourage and reward the behaviors that are desired by the company. If incentive programs are set up without a lot of…

Offer Letter Guide

April 26, 2022
Overview  An employment offer letter confirms the details of an offer of employment. It generally follows an oral offer.  The offer letter must accurately and appropriately establish the employer’s expectations and obligations, including the nature of the employment as…