HR Connect is a complimentary, members-only event series created to empower Catapult’s HR community. Each month, we dive into today’s most pressing topics and emerging trends, equipping you with practical strategies and actionable insights to strengthen your workplace.
This series is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to connect with industry experts and peers, exchanging ideas and experiences to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities shaping the future of HR. From cultivating a thriving company culture to navigating complex legal landscapes, HR Connect provides the tools and knowledge you need to lead with confidence and impact.
Join us each month to build connections, share ideas, and elevate your approach to creating stronger, more resilient workplaces.
Better Background Screening
May 13, 2025
10-11 a.m.
Hiring without a background check can cost more than you think. From safety risks to legal trouble, skipping this step leaves your business vulnerable.
Join Catapult Director of HR Products & Technologies Kevin von der Lippe to learn:
He will break down the basics so you can hire with confidence, stay compliant, and protect your team from day one. Perfect for HR teams, business owners, and hiring managers who want to make smarter hiring decisions.
Medicare & HRAs – What Employers Need to Know
June 10, 2025
10-11 a.m.
As more employees become Medicare-eligible, employers are faced with a unique opportunity to support informed choices while managing healthcare costs. Many older employees remain on group health plans simply because Medicare feels overwhelming or unfamiliar—but it doesn’t have to be.
Catapult Benefit Solutions Manager Martha is teaming up with John Leary from Health Perspectives to talk about Medicare for Employers—a smart option for Medicare-eligible employees who may want to leave the group health plan.
John Leary brings clarity to the Medicare conversation, explaining how eligible employees can transition off the group plan—entirely at their discretion—in a way that can lead to savings for both the individual and the organization. He’ll break down how Medicare works, address common misconceptions, and walk through real-life benefits of the switch.
Martha will also share how an HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) can be part of the solution. With this approach, employers can support Medicare-eligible employees by helping cover premiums, adding an extra layer of value to the transition.