Our Surveys Asked Hawai‘i Residents: What Is the State of the State?
37% of businesspeople say Hawai‘i is stagnant, and 33% says we’re in real trouble.
BOSS Survey
Here’s What Hawai‘i Business Leaders Say about Their Companies, Life, Communities and Local Politicians
Among BOSS survey findings, leaders report upticks in optimism but rate the overall state of local businesses less favorably than the general public does.
Hawai‘i Retailers Are Struggling More Than Other Businesses
In the latest BOSS Survey, 50% of store owners say profits have fallen, and 61% say their biggest challenge is finding good employees.
Hawai‘i’s Cost of Living Needs to Be Lowered, Say Survey Respondents
In the BOSS survey and 808 poll, 72% of business leaders and 78% of the general public say more needs to be done to reduce costs.
Business Leaders Say Profits Are Down and Optimism Is Falling
In our biannual BOSS Survey, only 42% of businesses were confident they’d be open in three years – down 14% from the year before.
Taxes in Hawai‘i Are Much Too High, Say 43% of BOSS Survey Respondents
Our biannual survey of business leaders and the general public gathers opinions about taxes, prices and who should lead the Maui recovery.
In Hawai‘i, 57% of Employees Prefer Remote or Hybrid Work. Only 44% of Bosses Agree.
The newest BOSS Survey and 808 Poll tracks opinions about the UH system, remote vs. in-person work, and the tourism industry.
76% of Business Leaders Support Hawai‘i’s Emergency Housing Proclamation
That’s one finding in the BOSS and 808 surveys, which cover guns, government corruption, red-light cameras and more.
Mass Tourism Is Fine, Say 69% of Business Leaders and 73% of O‘ahu Residents
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
How Are Hawai‘i Companies Responding to Inflation and ESG/DEI Demands?
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds 57% of companies raised prices last year. And a surprise: ESG and DEI policies are not especially popular.
Is a Recession Coming? Here’s What Hawai‘i’s Business Leaders Say.
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds cautious optimism about the local economy, and more businesses say they’re flourishing or on track.
Hawai‘i Construction Companies Say Revenues and Profits Are Up
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
BOSS Survey: What People Think About Life and Work in the Islands
Business leaders and local residents report on remote work, masking, events, tourism, paying for local products and more.
BOSS Survey: Only 7% of Business Leaders Think Hiring Has Gotten Easier
Compared to before the pandemic, most of the 421 respondents say finding employees is still difficult.
BOSS Survey Paradox: Results vs. Optimism
421 business owners and execs say revenue, profit and employee counts are up, but optimism about Hawai‘i’s economy is falling.
We Surveyed 112 Tourism Leaders to See How They’re Faring
BOSS survey shows revenue is up, and so are expectations for the future.
Here’s What Residents Say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Personal Finances and More
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
We Surveyed 64 Retailers About Their Challenges and Successes
BOSS Survey shows retail companies are optimistic despite escalating worries about rent, online competition and finding workers.
We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is the Local Economy Hot or Cold?
BOSS Survey shows revenue was up, but profits and optimism about Hawai‘i’s business climate have slipped.
We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is Your Company Flourishing or Surviving?
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
How Has the Pandemic Changed Your Behavior?
Surveys of business leaders and the general public ask about remote work, shopping, eating out and more.
Surveyed Business Executives Talk about Jobs, Wages, Profits and Prices
BOSS Survey looks at key factors in company performance – inside and outside the tourism industry.
Two Surveys Ask About Covid-19 Issues at Work and at Home
We asked about personal vaccination statuses, whether workplaces have vaccination policies and how concerned people are about contracting the virus.
Optimism Among Business Leaders Remains Strong
We asked business executives and the general public about the state of their companies, how they feel about the future and more.