What Hawaii Business Leaders Learned at the 2026 Hawaii Resilience Forum
177 Hawaii business executives gathered at Prince Waikiki on June 5 for ProService Hawaii’s largest event since 2020, here’s what it covered and why it mattered.
The Basics of Hawaii Tip Laws: Tip Credits, Pooling, and Service Charges Explained
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…
Half a Billion Reasons: Why Cybercrime Is Now an Operating Risk for Hawaii Employers
Cybercriminals may have impacted Hawaii residents and businesses to the tune of an estimated half a billion dollars last year. That number sounds shocking – and it should. A look at the last three years of the FBI’s IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) data tells a clear story: cybercrime is accelerating, and local employers are…
Navigating Hawaii’s 2026 Legislative Session: The Road Ahead for Local Employers
Hawaii’s 2026 Legislative Session kicked off on January 21, and lawmakers are already reviewing a wide range of bills that could impact how local businesses operate. From minimum wage and paid leave to taxes and artificial intelligence, several proposals on the table could affect your payroll, HR policies, and bottom line. At ProService, we’re following…
Hawaii’s Retirement Plan Rules are Changing— What Hawaii Employers Should Do Now
For Hawaii employers, retirement planning is entering a new phase, one driven not by preference, but by policy. The Hawaii Retirement Savings Program (HRSP) is a state-mandated retirement savings program scheduled to launch as early as mid-2026 and will require most private-sector Hawaii employers to either offer a qualified retirement plan or facilitate the state…
2026 Hawaii Labor Law Updates: New Rules for Employers
Hawaii employers are starting 2026 with several important labor law changes that affect wages, payroll, benefits, and federal compliance requirements. From a higher minimum wage to updated IRS mileage rates and new rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), these updates require employers to review policies and payroll processes to stay compliant. Here’s…
State of the Hawaii Economy 2026: What Employers Need to Know
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…
43-Day Shutdown Ends, But the Ripples Remain: What Hawaii Employers Need to Know
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…
Employer’s Guide to Open Enrollment in Hawaii
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…
3 Ways Partnering with a PEO can Help Reduce Healthcare Costs (And More) for Your Business
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.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI at Work
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…
7 AI helpers to add to your HR tool kit
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…