Archives: May 2018

Supporting Financial Literacy

Q: What can I do to help my employees improve their financial literacy? A: Companies are becoming more attuned to the fact that their employees’ financial well-being is inherently tied to their performance at work. PricewaterhouseCoopers recently found that nearly one-third of all employees are distracted at work by personal financial issues. Of those employees, almost half spend three hours or…

Uber/Lyft vs. Taxis

In separate surveys (The BOSS Survey and The Island Issues Survey), we asked local business leaders and the general public about using taxis, Uber and Lyft. Both surveys were conducted for Hawaii Business in the final quarter of 2017 by Anthology Research. Here’s what we found. Attend our C-Suite Speaker Series on April 11, 2019! Featuring experts from Uber, Hui…

Backseat Drivers

Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills Read the story at hawaiibusiness.com/ai-education Shot & Edited by Noelle Fujii Song: “Lullaby” By Yung Logos via Youtube Audio Library var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video

One Business Banking Move Worth Up to $500 [Sponsored]

Choosing the right Business Banking partner is one of the most important things you can do for your business. After all, these services directly affect how you manage your finances and serve your customers. Your decision can also be worth up to $500. For a limited time, American Savings Bank is offering cash back and savings of up to $500…

Pathways to Sustainability 2018

The companies featured provide solutions that are innovative, efficient and save money. This guide will help you to plan better practices that will benefit your company and community. We all share a goal of living in a vibrant, healthy community where natural resources are protected for future generations. Webster’s dictionary defines sustainability as “a method of harvesting or using a…

Education & Career Advancement Guide 2018

Education. Advancement. Success. Learn how these institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career.   Table of Contents Tips on Balancing Work and School Credentials for Higher Salaries Hawaii Pacific University Barbers Point Flight School…

You Can’t Beat Robots So Work With Them

Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills On a cloudy day in Manoa, a pair of high school students at Mid-Pacific Institute attentively type lines of code into a laptop. A few seconds later, they turn their heads to…

5 Steps to Recovering from a Major Failure

All of us have made a mistake. Not a small misstep but a real “fail” that affected others, sent the work sideways and might have generated hushed chatter in the hallways. Leadership coach Wendy Nakamura says what really counts is what you do after the failure. Here are five suggestions to help you recover and restore your reputation. 1. View…