4 Reasons Tanioka’s Seafoods Works with ProService
In this blog Jasmine Tanioka discusses 4 reasons why partnering with ProService was a game changer for Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering
What is Co-Employment: A Quick Guide for Employers
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…
Employer’s Guide to Open Enrollment
Succeeding in business starts with building the right team. In Hawaii’s competitive job market, employers need to be attractive to employees just as potential hires must appeal to employers. The result? Competitive employee benefits have never been more important. A large component of that is health care. The other important piece is voluntary benefits, of…
Should You Keep HR In-House or Get an HR Partner?
When it comes to managing HR, you generally have two options: you can grow your HR team in-house, or you can share the workload with an HR partner through a strategy we call outsourcing. Let’s take a look at these two options.
Do’s & Don’ts: Are You Asking the Right Interview Questions?
Have you ever made a bad hire? You’re not alone. Surveys have found that 48% of all new hires have to be replaced in the first 18 months. Hiring the wrong person can be an expensive mistake too—on average, a bad hire can cost a company 30% of the person’s annual salary. There’s a lot…
What is a PEO?
It’s common for employers to link up with an outside partner to support tasks like payroll, benefits administration, and employee paperwork to save time and money. Of those who do, many choose to work with a PEO. But what does a PEO do, and how do PEOs work? This article will break down the jargon and explain…
An Employer’s Guide to Hawaii’s New Salary History Ban
Earlier this year, Governor David Ige signed a bill into law which prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. Hawaii’s Equal Pay Act, also known as the Salary Ban Law, takes effect on January 1, 2019. So what do you need to know? While it’s true these changes mean many businesses will…
4 Types of Insurance Every Employer Needs in Hawaii
Labor costs, which can be made up of wages, benefits, insurance, taxes, admin, and more, can account for up to 70% of your total business expenses. While many employers think there’s little they can do to reduce these costs, there are actually ways to take control. With this Real Cost Series, we put a magnifying…
The Power You Didn’t Know You Had When it Comes to Controlling Labor Costs
Labor costs, which can be made up of wages, benefits, insurance, taxes, admin, and more, can account for up to 70% of your total business expenses. While many employers think there’s little they can do to reduce these costs, there are actually ways to take control. With our Real Cost Series, we put a magnifying glass on…
New Innovations to Enhance the Benefits of Doing Business
At ProService Hawaii, we understand that attraction and retention strategies matter. Unfilled jobs can result in unfulfilled growth. Through our new-hire tool to simplify workflows and enhancements to our benefits offerings, ProService Hawaii is ready to help even more local businesses make a strong first—and lasting—impression with great employees.
What Hawaii Business Owners Can Learn From Other Businesses’ Parental Leave Policies
Whether family leave becomes state mandated in Hawaii or not, business owners in Hawaii can enable people to find a balance between their personal and professional lives – so in the long-term, employees will be encouraged to stay with your company.
5 HR Rules Every New Business Must Know
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.