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In November CatalystOne will begin rolling out a new product experience in line with our revised branding. It begins with a new left-side navigation, cleaner page chrome, and a design-system led refresh that puts clarity and content first. The goal: make the product feel even more modern and desirable, while we continue improving intuitiveness within each domain.
As we move into 2026, one thing is clear: employees don’t want more promises, they want to see action. In our guide, The New Rules of Employee Engagement, we explore nine proven drivers that make a difference in the workplace. Backed by data and real-world experience, this guide is designed to help HR professionals and leaders build stronger teams and create a culture that people want to be part of. Download the guide Key takeaways from the guide: Nine drivers of engagement Actionable advice for HR and managers to put into practice right away Common pitfalls to avoid Next steps and simple actions that spark long-term cultural change
The recent ransomware attack on another HR system supplier — which disrupted hundreds of Swedish municipalities — is a stark reminder of how disruptive and damaging these incidents can be. Our thoughts are with everyone affected as they work through this challenging situation. It’s natural that many HR leaders are now asking themselves a difficult but important question: How safe is our data?
Managers want to lead, not get stuck in tricky admin or drown in endless piles of data. And those long surveys with hundreds of questions? They mostly create frustration and rarely lead to real change.
When you meet Christian Holthe, CatalystOne’s Chief Information Security Officer, you’ll quickly see why colleagues describe him as both a guardian and a joker. He’s been with CatalystOne for 20 plus years, he’s a passionate gamer, and every Halloween he’s the first to show up in full costume—always ready to bring good humour to serious work. But behind the laughs is someone who takes data security extremely seriously. And right now, Christian has something big to share: CatalystOne has just completed its move to host all customer data in Sweden.
At CatalystOne, we’re proud to announce that we are now Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) certified — a nationally recognised standard for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact in Norway. This isn’t just a badge for the wall. For us, it’s a meaningful milestone in our journey to work more sustainably and transparently.
Feedback only matters when it changes how you work. With Action Planning, managers turn survey results into visible improvements – in one click.
After a well-deserved summer break, returning to work can feel like a big shift. Some employees come back full of energy, while others feel overwhelmed. As an employer, how you welcome your team back can set the tone for the entire autumn. With just a few thoughtful actions, you can help ease the transition and create a positive start to the second half of the year. Here are five of our best tips to give your employees a warm and supportive welcome back:
Oslo, Norway, 12 June2025– CatalystOne, a Nordic HCM software provider, and Sysarb, Europe’s leading platform for pay transparency and pay equity, have partnered to deliver a complete solution for pay transparency.
Whether you’re in HR or a people manager, you probably know the feeling all too well. Salary reviews are one of the most important parts of the year — and one of the most challenging.
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