On March 25, The Charlotte Ledger and Catapult Employers Association kicked off a three-part webinar series on workplace trends shaping 2025. Day one focuses on broad, high-level shifts affecting talent, technology, compliance, and workplace culture.

Employers across the Southeast are facing a new reality: the traditional approach to hiring is no longer working. With job seekers expecting streamlined processes, flexible options, and transparent communication, companies must evolve or risk falling behind. This session focuses on rethinking recruitment from the inside out

With a growing talent shortage and a shifting landscape in employee expectations, retention and development have become top priorities for employers in 2025. This session highlights how companies can invest in their current workforce to remain competitive and resilient in the years ahead.

The Queen City has emerged as a destination for technology jobs, meaning those looking for a technology job, whether they are new to the industry or a veteran, have a range of opportunities to pursue. So how do you find one of these coveted positions?

As one of the largest concentrations of financial institutions in the country, the Queen City offers a lot of opportunity and resources to help you land that next job. The Ledger spoke with recent job seekers, recruiters and other industry experts about finding a job in the financial industry.

Asking for a raise can be one of the most nerve-wracking conversations an employee can have with a boss. We talked to a handful of bosses around Charlotte about what they find helpful in an employee when asking for a raise, from how they expect their employees to prepare for the meeting to how they can compromise if the money just isn’t there.

The old-school art of networking, of meeting and talking to strangers face to face, remains as relevant as ever in a business world that’s become increasingly virtual and high-tech. So how do you get started? Download our guide for tips from networking experts.

From goal-setting to self-discipline, Charlotte experts share practical tips you can implement to live a better life. The Charlotte Ledger offers a free brief daily email for 2 weeks with useful ideas and information.

In just 2 minutes a day, this 12-part email series gives you insights and motivation to get your 2024 started right.