Quick Summary: Hawaii businesses are navigating a perfect storm: federal spending cuts, flat tourism, and costs rising faster than revenue. But in a recent webinar with UHERO’s Dr. Carl Bonham and local business leaders from Diamond Bakery, RevoluSun, and Aloha United Way, three actionable strategies emerged for 2026: renegotiate with suppliers and get creative with…
Quick Summary: The 43-day federal shutdown has ended, but its effects on Hawaii were significant. Employers should immediately resume any paused compliance activities (I-9s, tax filings, agency communications) and reassess labor costs and schedules, thoughtfully restoring hours and staffing where feasible. At the same time, support employee wellbeing by making space for check-ins and proactively…
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…
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…
On April 23rd, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule increasing salary thresholds for exempt employees and highly compensated employees. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees generally must be paid overtime, unless they fall within an exemption. What’s changing: The FLSA overtime rules have recently been revised, increasing the salary…
It’s important to educate your employees about health insurance. In this article, we’ll explain some healthcare basics you need to know.
Open and active communication must happen across the organization, from top to bottom, and throughout. All employees, leaders, and stakeholders have to understand the importance of creating a safe environment for honest conversations to happen and the best way to leverage the constructive feedback given.
Thinking about starting a new business in Hawaii? Here are answers to 4 commonly asked questions that we receive as people begin a new endeavor.
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