Everything is more expensive these days, especially in Hawaii. When you’re a company trying to attract talented candidates, that means your wages might have to go up as well. But it’s a fine line between offering competitive wages that bring you talented employees and getting dangerously close to losing your profits, as the cost [...]
As Hawaii’s most populated city, Honolulu is synonymous with the state and all it has to offer, from beautiful beaches and world-class restaurants to corporate offices for major companies and important military outposts to help provide a first line of defense. All these industries converging on Honolulu means it’s a city where jobs are [...]
As an employer, you’re well aware that it’s tough out there to find good help. Talented candidates are scooped up quickly by companies vying for great workers and team members, meaning everyone is trying their hardest to be the most impressive and the most inviting. It doesn’t help that, according to the Hawaii Department [...]
A surefire way to find the best of anything in a new area is to go where the locals go. They know the best places: The restaurants that have the best food but are hidden gems, the best hiking trails that aren’t too crowded yet, and the best place to get that oh-so-important first [...]
Understand the characteristics that make Hawaii’s workforce unique, from cultural diversity to educational backgrounds. We know that living in Hawaii is a wonderful, special thing, but what many of us might take for granted is how wonderful our workforce is as well. When you’re looking to hire new employees, keep in mind some of [...]
All the buzz around hiring might be aimed at the younger generation and trying to figure out the best ways to attract a fresh crop of bright new stars, but that attention might be slightly misplaced. Have you considered the incredible wealth of knowledge and experience your company can gain by hiring a more [...]
As it has been for a while, most companies take their time before hiring the right candidate. And it makes sense, right? As an employer, you should take time before hiring to ensure you hire top talent. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Even in a slow job market, the competition for top talent is [...]
Recruiters face fierce competition in hiring top talent, adding pressure to extend that offer or lose out to another company. It might be the "perfect storm" in the recruiting world - surging technology innovation and employee skill gaps, an increasing number of gig workers and entrepreneurs combined with unhappy employees resigning in droves. Digital transformation is [...]
In the past, company safety policies are revealed during new hire onboarding, not during recruitment. While each company's workflow is unique, most safety policies are determined more by the industry than individual company practices. Teams that work in high places use fall protection. Those in kitchens wear gloves and close-toed shoes. Where each team allows [...]
When building a strong team, it's important to recruit top-talent from every available pool. This means hiring locally and recruiting at a distance. You want to pull professionals both from your industry and experts who can bring new insights with them from different past experiences. We have recently seen a big push for welcoming disabled [...]
