Employee benefits: Programs and types to offer in 2025
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Employee benefits: Programs and types to offer in 2025

A well-crafted suite of employee benefits leads to improved retention rates and more motivated team members. But navigating the vast array of available benefits can be a challenge, as employers must strike a balance between meeting employee expectations and managing costs effectively. Pitfalls like overlooking key benefit offerings, failing to stay compliant with regulations, or…

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Six Creative Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

With National Employee Appreciation Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to recognize your employees for a job well done. Companies across the country will recognize their employees’ achievements and contributions on March 7, 2025. While celebrating your employees sounds like a fun idea, there are also many benefits to recognizing them. By…

Benefits administration: What it means and why it matters
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Benefits administration: What it means and why it matters

Every business would love to offer its employees an incredible suite of benefits, but finding and managing health insurance options, retirement plans, and other offerings – all while staying within budget – is no easy task. There’s a reason so many organizations develop or seek out the expertise necessary for effective benefits administration, though. Compelling…

Year-End Mahalo: Elevating the Impact of Holiday Bonuses & Rewards

Year-End Mahalo: Elevating the Impact of Holiday Bonuses & Rewards

Discover creative ways to surprise your team this holiday season with thoughtful gestures that leave a lasting impact. As the holiday season approaches, there’s a unique opportunity for businesses to express gratitude to their hardworking teams. Beyond the traditional year-end bonus, this blog explores creative ways to surprise and appreciate employees. From personalized gifts to…

8 Leadership Books To Check Out This Summer

8 Leadership Books To Check Out This Summer

Whether you’ve recently stepped into a leadership position or are looking to master the art of running a successful business, these eight books share the skills necessary to become a more effective leader. 1. Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie Duke Annie Duke, professional poker champion…

Employee Retention: An Expert Guide on Retaining Your Best Talent
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Employee Retention: An Expert Guide on Retaining Your Best Talent

You’ve built a strong team and your business is humming along beautifully, but there’s one recurring problem. Just when your team develops an invaluable synergy, someone leaves. Whether they are chasing a bigger paycheck or a more competitive benefits package, having someone go after you’ve invested time, money, and energy into them can be frustrating….

How to Retain Hourly Workers (Hint: It’s Not All About the Money)
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How to Retain Hourly Workers (Hint: It’s Not All About the Money)

Explore the significance of competitive pay for job seekers and discover strategies for retaining hourly workers, even when increasing wages isn’t feasible for your business.   The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work. Paired with increasing economic pressures and inflation, American workers, specifically those in Hawaii, are looking for jobs that offer competitive…

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3 Lesser-Known Practices of “Best Place to Work” Companies

For the 18th consecutive year, ProService was named a “Best Place to Work” by Hawaii Business Magazine. This great honor is extra meaningful as it comes at a time following significant pandemic disruptions, pivots, and changes and when people everywhere are rethinking where, how, and why they work. While perks and benefits are usually the…

Mahalo Card for Employees
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The Ultimate Guide to Employee Appreciation Day

March is just around the corner and with it comes National Employee Appreciation Day. This year the anticipated day falls on Friday, March 1st, 2024. There’s no better time to recognize your employees’ achievements, share gratitude for their hard work, and celebrate the endurance, tenacity, and grit they’ve demonstrated over the last year.  Leaders and…

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – for Managers
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – for Managers

This overview provides guidance for managers to recognize and address behaviors that can be construed as harassment in the workplace. For expert assistance, please contact your ProService HR Consultant. Managers and Preventing Sexual Harassment Employers are required by law to provide a harassment-free work environment, by addressing inappropriate or harassing behaviors when they occur, and…

Wondering how to make remote employees feel connected? Here are all the remote work culture ideas you need to connect virtually.

How to Make Remote Employees Feel Connected

Wondering how to make remote employees feel connected? Here are all the remote work culture ideas you need to connect virtually. Many Hawaii businesses have adapted to accommodate remote working models over the past few years. The employee benefits are well documented. Advantages include: Time savings – No more commuting! Even with an average daily…