Success story: Waolani Judd Nazarene School
Learn how Waolani Judd Nazarene School is able to better serve students through their partnership with simplicityHR.
How to stop employee conflict before it starts
Like a wildfire, conflict is easy to put out when it’s small, but hard to contain once its spread throughout the business.
Do’s and don’ts of covering for a friend at work
What do you do if your work BFF is not pulling their weight? Do you cover for them?
A handbook today keeps the attorney away
Handbooks that are carefully drafted, detailed, up-to-date, and tailored are a company’s first line of defense against litigation and liability.
5 illegal phrases you’re writing in your job ad
Crafting the perfect job ad is tricky and even the most well-intentioned business could be using discriminatory and illegal language in their job ads.
Hiring new graduates? Avoid these 4 mistakes
Employers who take a one-size-fits-all approach to hiring new graduates will lose out on the best and brightest.
4 warning signs an employee is about to quit
Some of the signs that can leave even the most observant manager blindsided when an employee submits their two weeks’ notice.
Unpaid internships are back with new federal guidance
Employers may now have more flexibility to run unpaid internship programs.
Employee appreciation: From nice-to-have to must-have
A few ways employers can make employee appreciation a must-have part of their employee retention strategy.
Skills to pay the bills: Payroll pitfalls to avoid
Some of the most common and costly payroll pitfalls employers make.
Is paid parental leave on the horizon?
Explore the trends in paid parental leave, what the law says, and how to prepare for employee leave.
IRS releases 2018 Form W-4 and updated Withholding Calculator
If employees need to make withholding changes, the IRS’ Withholding Calculator will give help them complete the new Form W-4.
EEO-1 reporting deadline approaching
Are you a private employer with at least 100 employees? If so, your company is required by law to submit the Employer Information Report (EEO-1).
Office romance in the #MeToo era
Proactive measures to ward off potential harassment claims often associated with office romance.
How will the new tax law affect your paycheck?
With just a few clicks, HR Symphony® can tell you how the new tax law will affect your pay.
The local dynamics of workplace sexual harassment
Hawaii's "local culture of silence" can lead to an underreporting of sexual harassment.
Can you fire an employee for their off duty behavior?
Examples of how an employee’s behavior off the clock can present challenges for employers.
A better way to handle W-2 preparation
Find out how HR Symphony®, our cloud-based HR technology, can make W-2 prep a breeze.
Buckle up! 2018 will be fast and furious
Employers spent the year braced for change and 2017 did not disappoint. Will the wild ride continue into 2018?
The low cash flow holiday bonus: Time is money
How to give out holiday bonuses if you don't have the cash flow to give monetary rewards.
What to do when a job candidate presents a medical marijuana card
Nothing in Hawaii's medical marijuana law requires that employers must accommodate an employee's use of medical marijuana in the workplace.
Prepare to pay for ACA non-compliance
The Internal Revenue Service appears to be gearing up to finally assess penalties on employers who are not in compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
Transgender in the workplace: What Hawaii employers need to know
An exploration of the legal and human resources issues that employers may encounter with transgender employees and actionable advice as it relates to transgender equality.
