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As the world transitions back to in-office work, many employers are facing the challenge of accommodating employees who have successfully worked remotely or on hybrid schedules. While some organizations are eager to return to pre-pandemic norms, failing to accommodate…

Below are some key reminders for employers filing Q1 unemployment reports. Key Reminders:  Q1 2025 Filing: Tax reports for Q1 2025 can be filed starting April 1 and are due April 30. Ensure all previous reports are submitted ASAP…

Catapult and the Employers Coalition of North Carolina (ECNC) request your support of House Bill 574, the Workforce Development Pilot Project. Under the sponsorship of Representatives Huneycutt, Hall, Chesser, and Rhyne, we have introduced HB 574 which is designed…

Performing an HR Audit is essential to ensure an organization’s HR policies, practices, and procedures are compliant, efficient, and aligned with business goals. Given the dynamic nature of regulatory changes in today’s fast-changing work environment, an HR audit helps…

Operating across state lines introduces complex labor law compliance challenges. Zywave’s Multi-State Law Comparison Tool streamlines this process, empowering HR professionals and business owners to navigate diverse regulations effectively.  Key Benefits of Zywave’s Multi-State Comparison Tool  Simplified Side-by-Side Comparisons:…

The use of AI in the workplace is rapidly transforming industries and job roles across the globe. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a crucial tool in enhancing productivity, automating repetitive tasks, making informed decisions, and even improving employee experience. …

When employees are faced with work-related injuries that require a leave of absence, employers find themselves trying to wade between three different regulations enforced by three different agencies:  FMLA – US DOL Wage & Hour Department  ADA – The…

(from left to right: Gary Salamido, CEO, NC Chamber; Doug Blizzard, Chief Solutions Officer, Catapult; Mike McBrierty, Director of State and Local Government Affairs – South, Biogen; and Ellen Pancoast, Vice President of People Operations, Cone Health) Catapult’s Doug…

As a leader, coaching is one of the most challenging yet most important responsibilities—especially when dealing with employees who seem uncooperative or are considered difficult. Unlike teaching, coaching involves persuasion and an understanding of human behavior. Employees are more…

What is the best way to introduce change to your employees? It is no secret that most people do not embrace change. Fear of the unknown can cause varying levels of anxiety for your employees. Whether there is a…

You’ve completed your bracket and handed in your $10.00 for the annual March Madness office pool for the NCAA basketball tournament. No big deal, right?  It’s important to bring some entertainment to work, but office pools need to be…

It’s time to Spring Forward! Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9. Remember to move your clocks forward one hour!   The official time to change clocks is 2:00 AM, resulting in nonexempt shift employees working one fewer hour during this shift.  The…