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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…

Direction on Background Checking Compliance

March 8, 2022
A new lawsuit filed on February 3 in the U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina serves as a great reminder that employers must stay compliant with the Federal background checking law, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)….

HUB International: Demystifying the PEO

February 17, 2022
Preferred Employer Organizations (PEOs) provide small to mid-sized employers a wide range of operational services and outsourcing options. Check out this quick overview of PEOs and how they work from our Healthcare Education Partner, HUB International. Download Document…
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Compensation Toolkit

February 16, 2022
Let’s simplify the creation and review of your compensation structures. Many Members rely on our Compensation Specialists for detailed insights on job roles, market pricing and salary structure development. Other Members craft these structures independently or with outside specialists, but still…

Pay Range and Structure Tool

February 16, 2022
Use this Excel template alongside our Creating a Pay Structure Tool. This template will help you develop the calculations behind pricing out your roles to market and establishing salary grades. Download Document…

Understanding Compensation Data

February 16, 2022
The following terms are important to understanding salary surveys and other compensation tools: Average Base Pay Average base pay represents the simple average of reported pay rates, where each pay rate (and organization) is counted equally. It is found…

Cost of Living Explained

February 16, 2022
Human Resources is not always considered a “numbers” department, but truly Human Resources deals in numbers all the time. Benefits costs, turnover, retention rates, and of course compensation planning all require calculations and math. That is why it is…

Recruiting for Supervisors – Training Template

February 16, 2022
Basic supervisor training on how to efficiently recruit, select and hire is key for hiring managers.  This training template (along with the Recruiting for Supervisors – Training Quiz) are resources that allow you to deliver the training in-house. If…

Compensation FAQ

January 10, 2022
How do we determine if an employee is eligible for  overtime? In general, an employee will be considered exempt from overtime rules if they are paid over a certain salary threshold, on a salary basis (a guaranteed weekly amount…

Follow Up Letter to Complainant

December 16, 2021
A crucial step of an employment investigation is following up with the complainant. Use our template to help communicate the conclusion of the investigation with the complainant. Download Document…