Tips for developing an Internet usage policy
Why you should have an internet usage policy and tips for developing a policy that works for your business.
Can failure to adhere to OSHA laws and regulations be criminal?
As an employer, failure to adhere to safety standards and procedures in the workplace doesn’t just have the potential to result in hefty OSHA fines or civil suits, but as a recent spate of court cases has shown—you may even be held liable for criminal charges, as well.
Why you should encourage employees to take more vacation time
Important reasons why encouraging your employees to take more vacation time is a smart strategy for your business.
Political discussions at work: How to keep the peace
As an employer, you have a responsibility to make sure your employees feel comfortable at work, but what can you do to keep the political peace at work?
Contractor or employee? Correctly classifying your workers
Ensure you are correctly classifying employees to avoid potential legal consequences.
Strategies for improving your employee benefits communications
Ensuring that employees understand their benefit options is in your company’s best interest, as it helps manage costs and showcases how much you value your workforce.
How to win the loyalty of your millennial employees
Given the hiring climate, its a great time to develop strategies for earning the loyalty of your millennial workers.
Tips for selecting a payroll provider for your Hawaii business
How to navigate the process of finding a payroll provider: What to look for and what to ask a prospective payroll service provider.
Tip pooling decision impacts Hawaii service industry
Hawaii tip pooling laws are impacted by a Ninth Circuit Court decision that makes it illegal for an employer to require tip pools that include non-service employees.
Stop wasting time with payroll processing
5 ways to make payroll processing more efficient and avoid the payroll delays and errors that can lead to lawsuits and resignations.
Online shopping at work: Good or bad?
Make sure your business has a solid internet usage policy in place to manage online shopping at work.
Fantasy football in the workplace: Punt or play?
Will allowing employees to partake in fantasy football at work help or hurt your company's productivity?
Holiday gift giving: What employers need to consider
What’s the perfect gift to show your workers that they are valued and appreciated? Turns out that employee gift giving is not as easy as you think.
What it means for you when your employees are summoned for jury duty
Questions frequently asked by Hawaii employers about employee leave, pay, coverage, and compliance when it comes to an employee's jury duty summons.
Take advantage of FREE tax dollars with the WOTC
Did you know that your company could be taking advantage of free tax dollars from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Hawaii medical marijuana law and the workplace
How legal, medical marijuana impacts Hawaii employers who chose to maintain a zero-tolerance, drug-free substance abuse policy.
Your employee just quit—now what?
Sooner or later one of your employees is going to quit, and whether they’re giving two-week notice or leaving that same day, losing a worker can have negative effects on your business if not handled correctly.
5 steps to hassle-free performance evaluations
Performance evaluations may not be required by law, but they are extremely helpful in making sure workers are meeting the demands of their roles.
How the State of Hawaii’s Employment and Training Fund (ETF) works for employers
In an effort to keep Hawaii businesses competitive, the State of Hawaii Workforce Development Division offers the Employment and Training Fund (ETF) to partially subsidize the cost of continuing education.
How to manage employees who are also family members
Six management tips to consider if you have relatives on your payroll.
How to protect your business from a hurricane
If your experience has taught you anything, it’s that relying on luck and good fortune is not a prudent way to run a business. Still, many business owners have a tendency to think that a disastrous event, like a hurricane, will never happen to them.
