Highly fulfilled employees are more engaged, stay longer and produce more, author Bill Schiemann recently told a group of Hawaii human resource management executives. Enhancing work-life integration significantly contributes toward a sense of fulfillment, he says. Schiemann, following his ten-year…
To attract, motivate and retain Millennials, quality of life needs to be at the center of the relationship, says Ken Gilbert, senior consultant and partner of Business Consulting Resources. Each organization has to figure out what works best for its…
We all know it’s much easier and cheaper to keep a good employee than to find and train a new one, but getting workers to stay is hard. Here are strategies that local companies can use to retain their employees.…
It’s an old saying that the only constant is change—and that certainly applies to the world of HR. Even as employers are still getting used to changes like tax reform and Hawaii’s new “salary history ban”, it’s important to keep looking forward…
Finding good workers in Hawaii’s current labor market is tough. But perhaps even tougher: retaining the employees you already have. Lack of recognition continues to be one of the top reasons why employees quit. Some research even suggests that the…
Happy 2019! Ready for a new way to do business? Here are three human resources resolutions that will have your business humming. Make a habit to check in with employees more often Employees today require ongoing feedback, support, and coaching.…
Q: How can I build a workplace culture where mentoring is valued and fostered? A: Companies with an eye on the future know that mentoring is critical to long-term success. Creating a culture that recognizes and rewards formal and informal mentoring…
Practical advice on how managers can make the holiday time-off process fair to employees.
The most effective leaders inspire their teams by building a positive image and trust within their organization. Positive perceptions of leadership can support improved productivity, morale, culture, and retention. But how can leaders who may not interact with front line…
We’re closing in on the end of 2018, which means there’s a long list of human resource housekeeping items that need to be squared away before 2019 rolls in. Here are some of the key HR to-dos that you don’t…
While Millennials now make up the largest percentage of the U.S. workforce (sorry Gen Xers), there’s a new group about to make their mark on the world – Generation Z. Gen Z-ers (those born between 1995 and 2010) will soon…
New legislation in the movement for pay equality goes into effect on January 1, 2019. This leaves Hawaii employers just a few months to revise their hiring processes or risk breaking the law. The Equal Pay Act (SB 2351) is…
Paper timesheets, manual payroll calculations, reports compiled by hand—some nonprofits in Hawaii still do things the old fashioned way. Others have hired mainland payroll service providers with mainland customer support hours and a lack of familiarity with Hawaii law. Either…
In this world of smartphones and connected refrigerators, your customers and employees expect you to keep pace with technology. From retail to travel to banking, the consumer expectation of on-demand service is the new normal. This goes for human resources,…
Employers seeking qualified workers are facing unprecedented skills shortages among potential employees. Here are five proactive strategies companies can take to help ensure a stronger workforce. 1. Tap into employee referrals Many companies are finding success with personal referrals. “These…
In today’s market, running a construction company is a challenge—razor-thin profit margins, skilled labor shortages, increasingly complex projects. One expensive area of inefficiency is job costing, or understanding true payroll expenses by project. Too many contractors still use old school…
A good job description will help attract the right candidates for your company and make the hiring process much easier and efficient. With a little fine-tuning and patience, you’ll be able to find the right candidate. Use Clear and Searchable…
John Ferguson, Director of Business Development simplicityHR by ALTRES Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be…
You recently hired your nephew who was looking for work, but you’re beginning to notice that he is always late, takes way too many breaks, and is producing low quality work. Or perhaps you’re running a family business where everyone…
Actually you need both to recruit the right employees for the right jobs. This three-part feature first looks at the problem of recruiting in a low-unemployment economy, then focuses on traditional – and still crucial – recruiting tactics, and then…
Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to…
Unemployment is at a record level in Hawaii and talent is scarce. Finding qualified employees requires much more than posting a job on your website or on Craigslist, CareerBuilder, or LinkedIn. Finding talent takes talent. It is an employee market…
Employee engagement is measured by the commitment level an individual has in helping a company achieve its business goals. Engagement in the American Workplace Benefits of An Engaged Workforce An engaged workforce leads to improved productivity, stronger company performance,…
Q: Our company is hiring new employees. What benefits should I consider to ensure they don’t leave? A: With continued low unemployment, Hawaii’s job market remains extremely competitive. Employers should review their benefits package as a key tool in retaining…