Team building is often treated as a checklist item. Something to schedule once a year and move on from. But in Hawai‘i, where relationships, community, and shared experiences carry deeper meaning, organizations have an opportunity to approach team building in a more intentional and impactful way. Investing in local experiences is not just about getting [...]
When you’re exploring new career opportunities, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is: What kind of organization do I want to work for? In Hawai‘i, where community and connection are deeply rooted in our values, choosing between a kamaʻāina company and a national brand can significantly impact your day-to-day experience and long-term [...]
For being so far removed from the mainland United States, most Americans know Hawaii’s famous phrase “Ohana means family,” thanks to a certain movie from several years ago. The concept of Ohana is far more than just the family we’re born into but the ones we choose, personally and professionally. As a manager, the concept [...]
Our beautiful state is known for many things: Incredible surfing, fantastic food, otherworldly views, and breathtaking sunsets among others. But we’re also known for the magic of the Aloha Spirit, defined by the state legislation as “the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person [...]
When watching for signs of burnout, a quiet quitter is a red flag. Quiet quitting has always been a problem in the workforce, but since the pandemic, the matter has become a rising priority for modern managers. A quiet quitter is someone who does the minimum required to keep their job and no more. [...]
A woman sips her morning coffee as she walks into the office. A habit she has honed after years of doing the same thing every morning of every weekday. She sits down to work in the same office, at the same desk, around all the same people from 8 in the morning to 5 [...]
[Continued from "Burnout and Limited Autonomy: What You Can Do to Get Free - Pt 1"] Tunnel Vision Burnout: You Can't See the Way Out The last kind of burnout caused by a lack of autonomy can happen to anyone. Your routine gets the better of you and you really do start doing the [...]
Humans are not machines. If you pull the exact same lever the exact same way for months, you will get a repetitive stress injury in your arm and shoulder. The same is also true of your brain. You don't eat exactly the same thing for breakfast every day. You don't wear the same shirt every day or watch [...]
They say the only constant is change, and that is no exception for the labor force. As more baby boomers leave employment and Generation Z joins the workforce, organizations are placed in a unique position; harnessing the strengths of the multigenerational workforce. If you are fresh from college, you will most definitely work with [...]
The American job market is at a crossroads. According to the Washington Post, there are currently more than 10 million job openings across the United States but only 8 million active job seekers. For the first time in decades, power is in the hands of the applicants, and they can afford to be choosy. While autonomy [...]
