As Hawaiʻi organizations begin planning for 2027, conversations about headcount and conversations about budgets should be happening at the same time. It is difficult to build an accurate workforce budget without first understanding which positions w…
Hiring processes often evolve naturally as organizations grow. What once worked for a small team or occasional hiring needs may no longer support a larger organization, changing workforce demands, or more specialized positions. If hiring has become more difficult, the solution may not be to work harder. It may be time to rethink the process [...]
Expanding to a neighbor island is an exciting milestone for any organization. Whether you're opening a new location, growing your services, or reaching new customers, expansion creates new opportunities for long-term success. It also introduces a new set of workforce considerations. Hiring strategies that have worked well in one location may not translate directly to [...]
Workforce planning is an important part of every organization's long-term success. It helps businesses prepare for growth, identify future hiring needs, and ensure they have the right people in place to achieve their goals. In Hawaiʻi, however, workforce planning involves more than forecasting staffing needs. Each island has its own industries, labor market conditions, [...]
When people think about tourism in Hawaiʻi, they often think about hotels, restaurants, and visitor attractions. While those industries are closely connected to visitor activity, the impact of tourism extends much further across the islands' economy. Changes in visitor demand can influence hiring decisions in healthcare, construction, technology, professional services, transportation, retail, and many [...]
As the first quarter of 2026 winds down, now is the time for Hawaiʻi employers to take a strategic look at hiring performance. Are you on pace to meet your workforce goals or have early-year challenges thrown your plans off course? With hiring still competitive and labor market conditions tight across the islands, Q1 is [...]
Hawaiʻi closed out 2025 with an impressively low unemployment rate of just 2.2%, well below the national average. For job seekers, that’s a sign of economic strength. For employers? It’s a hiring challenge that requires strategy, speed, and a deep understanding of the local labor landscape. If your organization is planning to grow or replace [...]
Hawai‘i’s minimum wage has been rising steadily over the past several years, and another increase is just around the corner. These scheduled adjustments are an essential part of workforce planning, from budgeting and staffing to compliance and communication with employees. If your organization hasn’t reviewed the upcoming changes yet, now is the time to [...]
