Catapult Employers Association

10/09/2026

Three things no one tells you when you start in HR: the difficult employee conversations are harder than they look, employment law changes the week after you learn it, and yes, AI is now your problem too.

Rewarding career? Absolutely. Stressful? Also yes.

The HR Core certificate program was built for exactly this moment. Every course is designed to get you ready for everything HR will throw your way.

Gain the confidence. Lose the second guessing.

From Basics to Confidence. Built for HR pros one to three years in.

Reserve your seat: https://letscatapult.org/training/courses/hr-core-certificate/?utm_source=li&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=hr-core&utm_content=early-career-post

10/05/2026

If your inbox feels like it's running the show, it might be time to turn the tables. 📧

Join us virtually on October 14 for MS Outlook Time Savers and discover shortcuts, tricks, and productivity hacks that will help you spend less time managing email and more time getting things done. From calendar magic to inbox efficiency, you'll learn tips that make Outlook work for you.
✨ Less clicking.
✨ Less searching.
✨ Less "Where did that email go?" panic.

Because life is too short to spend it digging through your Inbox. Register now: https://letscatapult.org/training/courses/ms-outlook-time-savers/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=outlooktimesavers

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10/02/2026

Page Fehling has spent 20 years on live TV. She knows exactly how fast things can go sideways.

She's emceeing Leading in the Fast Lane, our 2027 Leadership & HR Conference, and she's got a few thoughts on what's coming. 🎤

April 19-21, 2027 | Concord, NC
Welcome night at Charlotte Motor Speedway 🏁
Keynote: Molly Grantham, four-time Emmy winner

Early-bird pricing ends December 31: https://letscatapult.org/2027-leadership-hr-conference/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=27lhrc

10/01/2026

Strategic Compensation Planning Starts Now ✅

Effective compensation planning doesn't happen overnight. It requires thoughtful analysis, reliable data, and a clear understanding of your organization's goals, talent needs, and budget realities.

Use this comprehensive eight-phase checklist to build a compensation strategy that attracts and retains talent, supports performance, and positions your organization for success in the year ahead.

Download now: https://letscatapult.org/resources/strategic-compensation-planning-ebook/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=endofyearcompchecklist

09/29/2026

National Career Development is just around the corner! Get access to all Catapult conferences, public courses, and eLearning portal for one year with Class Pass.

Class Pass empowers professionals to strive for career growth, while also taking the stress of managing learning and development strategy for an entire organization off of your shoulders.

Buy now for yourself or your entire team and save 10% with code PROMO10: https://letscatapult.org/training/class-pass-flexible-learning/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=classpass

09/24/2026

You are setting next year's HR priorities right now.

Most teams set them on instinct. Whatever went wrong in the last twelve months becomes next year's focus, and the quieter risks stay quiet for another year.

There is a better input, and it takes ten minutes.

Our free HR Risk Assessment walks 13 core HR areas and hands back a ranked list of where your practices actually stand. Not a score to feel bad about. A prioritized list you can turn straight into a 2027 plan, with the expensive gaps at the top.

Take it before the planning conversations, not after. Start now: https://letscatapult.org/risk-assessment/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=hr-risk-assessment-organic-2027&utm_content=post-01

09/23/2026

Today, we're celebrating a massive milestone at Catapult. Our Director of HR Products & Technologies, Licensed Investigator, Compliance Master, and Background Checking Expert, Kevin von der Lippe, celebrates 30 years at Catapult! 🎉

From dedicated and detailed background checking and advice to publishing books and fun history tid bits, he is always providing white glove service to our customers, helping them grow their companies with the right talent. We know Kevin's impact, we see it everyday, but we would still love to hear what your favorite memories are from working with him. ⬇️

Thank you, Kevin, for everything you do for our customers and members. We are lucky to have your incredible leadership at Catapult.

09/16/2026

Happy IT Professionals Day to Tucker and Alex, the reason none of us have ever had to think about why the WiFi works.

Our members come first at Catapult, and that's only possible because these two make sure the technology behind every interaction is running at its best. Thank you both.

Take a moment today to recognize the IT professionals in your organization!

09/15/2026

Only 15% of employees say a manager helped them build a career plan in the last six months.

You can fund every course in the catalog and still lose good people to that number.

Manager capability is the multiplier on every other line in your training budget. A well-designed program delivered by managers who never follow up produces completion certificates and not much else.

Carlie Houchins, Ed.D., our Director of Learning Solutions, wrote a full guide on what training and development actually involves: the eight program types, how to build one that starts from a business problem instead of a course catalog, and how to measure past attendance.

Read now: https://letscatapult.org/blog/what-is-training-and-development-in-hr/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog

What is HR training and development? A complete guide to T&D vs. L&D, the main types of training programs, the ROI for employers, and how to build a program.