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Talent HR for Hawaii employers
September 30, 2026October 2, 2026 HR Compliance

Talent HR is the coordinated use of HR practices to attract, develop, engage, and retain employees while supporting business goals for Hawaii employers. It sits above basic administration, but it still depends on accurate payroll, compliant wage practices, clear onboarding, and consistent manager support. SHRM describes talent management as a strategic HR discipline tied to organizational needs, and federal and state labor resources define the compliance expectations employers need to account for.

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ASO vs PEO: What Hawaii Employers Need to Know
September 29, 2026October 1, 2026 HR Compliance

For Hawaii employers, the ASO vs PEO choice comes down to administrative support versus co-employment. An ASO helps run functions like payroll, benefits administration, and HR support while the employer stays the sole legal employer. A PEO shares defined employer responsibilities through a written professional employer agreement . A PEO can connect payroll taxes, benefits, workers compensation, and other compliance duties more directly, but it also changes how responsibility is allocated under Hawaii rules .

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The Basics of Hawaii Tip Laws: Tip Credits, Pooling, and Service Charges Explained
May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Featured Post, Managing A Team, Staying Compliant

If your business employs tipped workers, understanding Hawaii’s tip laws is one of the most practical things you can do to protect your team and your bottom line. Whether you run a restaurant in Hilo, a spa in Hanalei, a boutique hotel in Honolulu, or a tour operation out of Kihei, the rules around tip…

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What is a PEO? Everything You Need to Know About Professional Employer Organizations
January 17, 2025October 2, 2026 Running A Business

Many businesses partner with professional employer organizations (PEOs) to manage their critical HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee documentation. These partnerships help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and provide better benefits to their employees. Understanding how PEOs work and their potential value to your organization is essential for making informed HR decisions. What…

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5 HR Rules Every New Business Must Know
October 9, 2023October 19, 2023 Running A Business

Starting a small business in Hawaii is difficult, keeping it compliant even more so. Here are the basics of HR compliance every small business should know.

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4 Reasons Tanioka’s Seafoods Works with ProService
October 15, 2019December 30, 2022 Running A Business

In this blog Jasmine Tanioka discusses 4 reasons why partnering with ProService was a game changer for Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering

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What is Co-Employment: A Quick Guide for Employers
September 9, 2019January 17, 2023 Running A Business

When you hear the term “co-employment,” what comes to mind? A lot of employers think it means working with a staffing agency, leasing employees, or giving up control over their employees to an outside company. These common misconceptions couldn’t be further from the actual co-employment definition. But what is co-employment exactly? In this article, we’ll…

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State vs. Federal: Which Wage Laws Apply?
June 24, 2019March 17, 2023 Staying Compliant

Federal wage laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), apply to employers across the nation. But when you have employees in a state like Hawaii that has its own wage laws, how do you know which one applies to you? Before we dig into what to do, let’s quickly define what the FLSA is…

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Are You Making These Common Wage & Hour Mistakes?
June 19, 2019December 30, 2022 Staying Compliant

Wage and hour laws can be complicated, but it’s important to get it right. Here are 5 common mistakes employers make and how you can avoid them.

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Running A Business

Don’t Let Rising Labor Costs Hurt Your Business
March 12, 2019August 1, 2023 Running A Business

You can find significant savings on your labor costs—everything from healthcare and benefits to workers’ compensation and employee perks. The answer is HR outsourcing.

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The Employer’s Guide to Controlling Labor Costs
October 3, 2018October 12, 2023 Running A Business

While many employers think there’s little they can do, there are actually steps to take to control labor costs.

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What Hawaii Employers Need to Know About Tax Reform
September 25, 2018March 17, 2023 Staying Compliant

It hasn’t even been a year since President Trump Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but it looks like we’re not done with tax reform yet. This summer, Congress began discussing a second round of changes, dubbed “Tax Reform 2.0.” While this latest round of changes are still being defined by the legislature, the…

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