Immigration is complicated. It’s not a single issue but a thousand issues and factors mixed together, including diverse people, economics, crime, community, compassion, resentment, competition, inequality and so much more. There are two features in this issue that show the complexity of immigrants coming to Hawaii. One focuses on their local economic impact and the other uncovers two companies that bring…
Health care is ever changing. This month, we asked the top managers from different areas of health care to share their vision of what health care should look like in Hawaii. Keep this guide as a ready reference throughout the year to help you find the resources you’ll want when needs or questions arise. Q&A With Mark Yamakawa President…
As an ideal meetings destination, Hawaii has everything to welcome guests and host inspiring gatherings. A Meetings Paradise Hawaii’s exceptional meeting venues, world-class lodging options and warm hospitality make it ideal for all types of gatherings. That includes large-scale conventions, business meetings or joyous celebrations of the good things in life. The Hilton Hawaiian Village has everything you need for…
Our kupuna deserve the best. Plan well, choose wisely and create the golden years they deserve. Hawaii residents maintain the highest life expectancy in the country at 81.3 years. But the blessing of long lives comes with its own problems: As people age, there is an added need for senior care. Knowledge is the key to preparedness but many families…
Smiling and laughing office working black and white men and women standing and giving high five to each other.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, lower turnover,…
Each year, Hawaii Business partners with the research firm Best Companies Group to administer the Best Places to Work survey. The main part of the survey is a confidential questionnaire sent to all employees or a statistically representative sample at large companies. There are 78 questions and open-ended statements, and the employee responses make up 75 percent of a company’s…
Most business say neither, but there’s a shift over time among those who see an effect The BOSS survey asked 402 local business leaders about the impact on their companies of visitors who use B&Bs and other nonhotel accommodations outside of the traditional resort areas. Next, we compared the answers to this question over three BOSS surveys. The biggest change…