When mainland organizations try to hire in Hawaii, they often assume their proven recruiting tactics will translate seamlessly across the Pacific. Mass outreach, high-pressure follow-up, and strict candidate expectations might work in larger mainland markets, but in Hawaii, those strategies usually fall flat. Why? Because hiring in Hawaii isn’t just about skillsets and resumes. [...]
In January 2025, Hawaii had an estimated 27,000 job openings, representing 4% of the labor market, up from 3.9% the month prior, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While some of these positions are seasonal, particularly in retail and tourism, Hawaii continues to maintain an unemployment rate lower than the national average, reflecting sustained [...]
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 fierce. [...]
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 catching [...]
