Employment and labor laws evolve every year and with that comes added compliance for Hawaii employers. As 2020 kicks off, here is a quick breakdown of the new labor laws your human resources team needs to know. New Hawaii Employment Laws Stepped up enforcement of Hawaii Wage and Hour Law Employee time off to vote is repealed Reproductive health decisions…
A BOSS survey of 433 business leaders shows continuing strong performance by local companies, but those leaders are now more wary of Hawai‘i’s economic future We surveyed leaders at 433 Hawai‘i companies and got 433 different sets of answers. When we compiled all the results, what emerges overall is good news for now but a growing sense of foreboding among…
Inspired by the “12 Days of Christmas,” we look at common office concerns that arise during the holidays.
Be prepared for much more than an exchange of business cards when entrepreneurs and investors from Asia and the Mainland meet with local businesspeople for the sixth annual East Meets West conference in Honolulu. “You’ll actually build relationships and have the time and space to be able to do that – in addition to experiencing (what’s) unique about Hawai‘i,” says…
Manoa School of Music and the Arts: Providing youngsters “with a refreshed brain for life” Tim Stanton says the Manoa School of Music & the Arts is unique: It’s “the only school in America that has a liquor license and a restaurant” – referring to Medici’s supper club above the school that Stanton co-owns with his wife, Carolyn. Carolyn founded…
From left: Colbert Matsumoto of Island HoldingsThe conversation was part of Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual CEO of the Year event “I think as a leader you are constantly learning and you’re never at the end of the road. There’s always room for improvement,” says Bettina Mehnert, president and CEO of AHL and Hawaii Business Magazine’s 2019 CEO of the Year….
Thinking of going back to school? Jennifer E. Walsh of Hawai‘i Pacific University suggests five things to consider before taking that big step.
Bettina Mehnert, president and CEO of AHL is the first female executive to receive the CEO of the Year honor since it was initially awarded 10 years ago.
Kiley Adolpho, 39, says she tried for years to become a carpenter, but found there was a lot of competition and the field was male-dominated. “I tried to apply for part-time jobs, or full-time jobs when I was between jobs, but either I didn’t have the training or they didn’t want to tell me I was a female and middle-aged….
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy brings countless changes, including a few to your gums and teeth. With HMSA Dental, expecting moms get enhanced dental benefits, so be sure to talk to your dentist about health risks during pregnancy. Safe dental visits If you’re pregnant or thinking about having a baby, see a dentist as soon as possible. Most women can…
“It’s very easy for us to feel isolated here in Hawai‘i and not care about what else is going on in the rest of the world,” says Niki Shishido, executive director of the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council. But there are many good reasons to understand and connect globally. “There are things affecting us here that are affecting everyone,” Shishido…
Sean Uezu helps you decide whether to buy a franchise and which one to choose. THIS MONTH’S EXPERT: Sean Uezu is president of the Popeyes Hawaii franchise and owner of Papa Murphy’s and T-Mobile franchises in Hawai‘i. Should I open a franchise in Hawaiʻi? If so, how do I pick from the many available? With a proven business concept,…
Shidler College awards 384 scholarships totaling nearly $1.2 million for the 2019-20 school year The UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business hosted more than 350 donors and students at its annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Resort on November 4. The event provided donors with an opportunity to meet their student recipients and learn first-hand about the…
The new year is right around the corner, and now’s the time to explore our new benefits packages that will help you to attract and retain the best employees for your business. Call us today and take advantage of everything Kaiser Permanente has to offer in 2020 and beyond. A better way to take care of your business We…
Name: Robert Fram VII Age: 26 Job: Fish buyer, Garden & Valley Isle Seafood Inc. Beginnings: Fram graduated from Hawai‘i Pacific University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in business management. His father started Garden & Valley Isle Seafood, a wholesale seafood business, 36 years ago. “I grew up around fish and have grown…
Six of the ten fastest growing occupations from 2018 to 2028 are healthcare and social assistance related, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. Combine an expected rise in demand for employment in the healthcare sector, with non-competitive salary wages, and the high cost of living in Hawaii for a recipe of a non-existent job seeking workforce. Although…
Happy 100th birthday, Bauhaus! If you’re an architect, interior designer or art enthusiast, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Bauhaus School. Launched in Germany 1919, it’s become one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century. Still relevant 100 years later, its “form follows function” philosophy has influenced all facets of design including architecture, furniture, interior, graphic, and product…
C O N T E N T S Welcome Smart Investment in our Future Going Beyond Retail East Oʻahu Fishponds A Kailua Landmark Community Faith Excellence in Health Care Company Profiles A L O H A Kailua Chamber of Commerce is honored to work with Hawaii Business Magazine on this issue of East O‘ahu Magazine. The Kailua Chamber of…
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public There are many kinds of personality tests, the most famous being the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and they are used in some local workplaces. Respondents from the 32 businesses that conduct personality…
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public Business leaders and the general public responded in almost exactly the same ways to a question about what will happen to Hawai‘i’s unemployment rate if the minimum wage is increased: Note:…
About 72 million people in America have been born since 1995, with the oldest in their early 20s and entering the workforce. Here are four important things that supervisors and colleagues should know about the growing wave of post-Millennial young professionals. We also provide tips for Gen Z on how to thrive in a business world still largely run by…
Jasmine Tanioka remembers her parents, Mel and Lynn Tanioka, working seven days a week when they started Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering. It’s a big job for any organization, let alone a family business, where long working hours can often spill over into family life. After Jasmine took over the company with her brother, a family member suggested she look for…
Leading with Passion and Innovation While Planning for a Sustainable Future The remote building was old, unoccupied for years and in disrepair when Bettina Mehnert first saw it three years ago. A coalition centered on the nonprofit Ho‘ōla Nā Pua wanted to turn it into a sanctuary where girls who had been abducted into the sex trade could receive care…
Now in its 22nd year, this directory features honorees from every major recognition program of Hawaii Business Magazine.