One statistical story in the new data book is interesting and important and the latest variation of a similar story that is many generations old: In Hawai‘i’s public schools, the ethnicities of teachers and students are out of proportion.
Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace often have a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent, and typically see higher employee engagement – all of which can benefit your workforce and bottom line. Creating a company…
SMILEWell SMILEWell is an oral health wellness program geared towards improving oral health (and ultimately, overall health) of Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) members so they can Live Well, Smile More. All HDS group dental plans come with exclusive access to…
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry Since 1988, NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision-makers. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards program celebrates the best of Hawai‘i’s commercial real estate industry,…
Part I examines implicit bias in Hawai‘i. Part II offers ways for individuals to counter their own implicit biases. (One step: Learn to recognize biases rather than deny them.) And Part III looks at how organizations can improve their hiring,…
Working from home may help protect you from COVID-19, but your neck and back are paying a price. Chiropractors are reporting more cases of muscle strain due to employees using sofas as office chairs and coffee tables as desks. Michael…
For some employers, social media platforms have gone from third-string benchwarmers to key players in the recruitment lineup. These platforms help companies diversify their hiring efforts, build employer brand, and most importantly, recruit new employees. Emy Yamauchi-Wong, manager at Altres…
In Hawaii we know that it takes more than a village to raise our young; a concept that John Leong, CEO of KUPU, built upon when launching his nonprofit. This commitment to a village was modeled by his grandfather as…
One in a series of profiles of Black-owned businesses across the Islands Two rebels, one dream: That’s the story of Rebel Kitchen, located in the Kona town of Kainaliu and owned by the husband and wife team of Randy Martin…
Employers worry that negligent employees could endanger their colleagues and customers and damage workplace trust and company reputations There’s something new to add to your resume. Human resource managers and staffing professionals think being “COVID-19 conscious” should be a new…
The panel presents tools and strategies for individuals and leaders to better understand and combat burnout by meeting three basic needs: autonomy, mastery, and relatedness
Small step could pay big dividends The pandemic has put a hold on a perennial Hawai‘i debate: Do we need more tourists to drive job creation, tax revenue and the overall economy or do we have too many tourists who…