Caton Consulting, LLC

05/21/2026

Check out our latest post on LinkedIn!

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05/18/2026

Anyone else excited a taking a break from the EEO reporting?

I am not naive to think that it won't be brought back if it is discontinued, but a short break will be nice.

I do think there is validity in the numbers, but I hate wasting time and I just don't think anything remarkable is done with the data so why are we even measuring it?

What are your thoughts on this?

The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House Thursday.

05/03/2026

Perplexity: write an unhinged bio for me

Based on your background as an HR professional with a flair for event planning, coastal adventures, and a well-stocked Costco cart, here's an unhinged bio:

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**HR Maven by day. Chaos coordinator by life choice.**

I've fired more people than I've successfully kept alive houseplants (the ratio is concerning). I speak three languages fluently: Corporate Email, Passive Aggressive Slack Messages, and Whatever Wine Pairs With This Disaster. My hobbies include auditing I-9 forms like they're romance novels, planning events that may or may not happen, and googling "is Arkansas close enough to the coast" at 2am while booking solo trips I'll immediately regret telling my mom about.

I run on BBQ competition shows, bulk Costco snacks, and the unshakeable belief that I can fix your company culture with a strongly-worded policy and a Canva graphic. My Excel spreadsheets have made grown men cry. My EEO-1 reports? *Chef's kiss.* My dating app bio? Currently under construction (please advise).

If you need someone to write your employee handbook, plan your corporate retreat, or explain why your PTO policy is a legal nightmare waiting to happen—I'm your girl. If you need someone who has their life together? Keep scrolling, bestie.

**Current status:** Somewhere between "I should meal prep" and "how many wine and cheese pairings constitute dinner?"

**Life motto:** If it can't be solved with a fillable PDF, severance package, or coastal vacation, it's not my problem.

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03/27/2026

This is the absolute truth!

03/13/2026

We are so excited to announce that we have been accepted as a Boss Babe Spotlight vendor for the Women’s Business Showcase on May 21, 2026 from 12–8 PM.

If you're interested in joining us, follow this link and apply by March 31, 2026! Women's Business Showcase 2026 Vendor Application

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03/04/2026

If you're looking for a great HH moment this afternoon, look no further. Our friends at McGriff are cohosting one at 4:30. Free to attend but you must RSVP!

You’re invited to join McGriff and Rippling for an exclusive happy hour at Petit & Keet.

We’re hosting an evening of cocktails, light bites, and conversation on Wednesday, March 4th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm CT, and we’d love for you to join us.

This will be a relaxed opportunity to:

Connect with fellow HR and business leaders in the area
Share insights and best practices
Learn how companies are streamlining HR, payroll, benefits, and IT
Unwind after the workday with great food and drinks

Reserve your spot today — we hope to see you there!

02/26/2026

Do you feel this is a good change for Small Businesses- or any business? Why or why not?

The agency proposed a return to the “economic reality test” adopted during the first Trump administration.

02/24/2026

FMLA mistakes cost real money. 💸💸💸💸

In 2024, employers paid $1,482,000 in back wages for FMLA violations, according to JJ Keller’s article “5 Common FMLA Missteps”.

Most of those penalties were preventable.

The issue is usually process:
• Missed required notices
• Eligibility miscalculations
• Incomplete documentation
• Untrained managers

FMLA is detail-driven. Small errors turn into wage claims fast.

Caton Consulting helps employers tighten their FMLA process before the Department of Labor gets involved.

If you are unsure whether your FMLA administration would pass an audit, let’s fix that.

Schedule your free consultation today!
https://www.catonconsultingllc.com/

02/22/2026

Are you looking for a smart way to get in front of HR professionals, showcase your services, and help make their work (and their employees’ lives) easier? Mark your calendar for ELLA 2026!

ARSHRM’s Employment Law & Legislative Affairs (ELLA) Conference is Arkansas’s premier employment law event. Since 2002, it has brought together hundreds of employers and senior-level HR leaders from across the state.

If you want to position your organization in front of decision-makers and influencers in HR, becoming a sponsor at ELLA 2026 is the perfect opportunity.
Learn more and secure your spot through our sponsor portal:

Want to position your organization in front of hundreds of Arkansas employers and HR professionals? Being a sponsor at the ELLA Conference is the perfect opportunity!

02/16/2026

02/16/2026: Banks are closed today.

HR issues are not. Caton Consulting is open and ready!

Call today for your free consultation. 501-500-8920

https://www.catonconsultingllc.com/