At ProService Hawaii, we know that keeping up with new federal legislation can be challenging—especially when it impacts your workforce and payroll practices. One of the most talked-about new federal proposals, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), introduces significant changes aimed at providing tax relief to workers. But what does this mean for Hawaiʻi…
On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulation raising the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $43,888 in July 2024 and $58,656 in January 2025. The Texas court’s ruling reinstates the previous salary threshold of $35,568 annually ($684 per week) and halts…
Building the right team is crucial for business success, especially in Hawaii’s competitive job market. To attract and retain talented employees, offering competitive employee benefits has never been more important. While health care remains a significant component, voluntary benefits are also gaining importance, with 85% of employees recognizing their value. Open enrollment for health plans can be…
Healthcare costs can be a significant drain on many small businesses bottom line and are an important consideration when planning operating costs and budgets. Small businesses often struggle with attracting and retaining top talent when the costs have having an attractive benefits package becomes a burden.
AI is a helpful tool that can save you time and money, spark creativity, streamline processes, and so much more—and many local companies are already doing so. But with any new technology, it raises questions of cybersecurity and ethics. As of right now, no federal regulation laws or legislation around AI exist yet To help…
A significant majority of HR leaders recognize the critical importance of AI adoption for organizational success. Specifically, 76% believe that failing to implement AI solutions within the next one to two years could put their organization at a competitive disadvantage. AI is here to stay, and many local organizations are already using it to augment…
A conversation about workplace technology can’t occur without the inevitable buzzword coming up—artificial intelligence (AI). And AI isn’t just another passing trend—it’s here, and it’s here to stay. Within the past six months, the use of generative AI in the workplace has nearly doubled among global knowledge workers. A survey from Microsoft and LinkedIn found…
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