Labor Archive

	Title	Issue
	Ex Cons Make Great Employees Three Hawaii companies share their experiences with hiring ex-convicts; actions that proved for them, a smart business move. Janel Lubanski	July 2011
	Hawaii State ERS Underfunded by $7 Billion State and county workers’ pension plan is grossly underfunded – and we’re all on the hook for it Dennis Hollier	February 2011
	How to Revitalize Hawaii’s Economy The Hawaii Business Forum on revitalizing the economy. Speakers include: Kirk Belsby, Kamehameha Schools; Kyle Chock, Pacific Resource Partnership; State Sen. Carol Fukunaga; Ernest Nishizaki, Kyo-ya; Dean Okimoto, Nalo Farms; Patrick Sullivan, Oceanit; and Steven Petranik, Hawaii Business. Steven Petranik stevep@hawaiibusiness.com	August 2010
	How to Revitalize Hawaii’s Economy – Extended Version The Hawaii Business Forum on revitalizing the economy. Speakers include: Kirk Belsby, Kamehameha Schools; Kyle Chock, Pacific Resource Partnership; State Sen. Carol Fukunaga; Ernest Nishizaki, Kyo-ya; Dean Okimoto, Nalo Farms; Patrick Sullivan, Oceanit; and Steven Petranik, Hawaii Business.	August 2010
	5 Steps for Handling Independent Contractors While it might lower labor costs, calling someone an independent contractor when they’re really an employee can lead to legal hot water. Jason Ubay	January 2008
	The Preparation Gap Many in Hawaii remain unprepared for the workplace, but education programs are making progress Ashley Hamershock	February 2008
	City Mill 4.0 Carol Ai May, City Mill vice president and a proud member of the third generation, shared some of the company’s insightful requirements for the next generation of executives – rules to ensure the company and family remain healthy and City Mill can serve Hawaii for another 100 or so years. Scott Radway	February 2008
	Is the current process for union certification in Hawaii working? Is the current process for union certification in Hawaii working?	June 2008