How to Manage Time-Off Requests During the Holiday Stampede
Practical advice on how managers can make the holiday time-off process fair to employees.
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New State Law Imposes Fines for Fake Service Animals
America loves dogs more than ever. In 2019, with nearly 90 million of man’s best friends living in 55 percent of American households, the retail pet industry expects to fetch $86 billion in sales. Also on the upswing in recent…
Building a Positive Perception of Your Leadership Team Can Improve Productivity
The most effective leaders inspire their teams by building a positive image and trust within their organization. Positive perceptions of leadership can support improved productivity, morale, culture, and retention. But how can leaders who may not interact with front line…
Great Change Begins with
Heart & Soul
An outrigger canoe often serves as a powerful and apt metaphor for how Hawaii can move forward on the many challenges we face. In a canoe, a team paddles in unison toward a sometimes distant spot on the horizon. You…
How To Replicate Kahauiki Village
Dealing with homelessness is not just the responsibility of the government or nonprofits. As Kahauiki demonstrates, everyone has to pitch in. What was once a barren stretch of dirt, gravel and nondescript trees and shrubs is now a dynamic community…
How to End the Year HR Strong [Sponsored]
We’re closing in on the end of 2018, which means there’s a long list of human resource housekeeping items that need to be squared away before 2019 rolls in. Here are some of the key HR to-dos that you don’t…
Hawaiʻi's Local Youtube Stars
Young celebrities (and some older ones) understand the path to successful careers in show business, fashion or music looks a lot different than it did a generation ago. They start with video and social media, then branch out in all directions.
Four Things Local Businesses Should Know About Excelling in Today's Changing World
If there's one thing that businesses can count on, it's that change is inevitable.
Four Things Local Businesses Should Know About Excelling in Today’s Changing World
If there’s one thing that businesses can count on, it’s that change is inevitable. “I think if you just look around, this is a rapidly changing world, and it can be either fascinating or terrifying, but either way it grabs…
Hawaii’s Tax Revenue vs. Its Expenses: A Closer Look [Sponsored]
Hawaii currently has a structural deficit of 3.1%, meaning tax revenues only cover 96.9% of the state’s expenses. It’s a gap that has persisted over time, according to research highlighted here. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session, as it has in the past:…
2018 Black Book: 364 Executives to Know
Welcome to the 21st annual Black Book from Hawaii Business Magazine – a valuable insight into who are the decision makers, movers and shakers of the state's business world.
The Best of Small Business 2018
22 local companies and business leaders who won this year's SBA Hawaii awards.