Benefits That Matter: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Today’s Market
What are leading employers in Hawai‘i doing to attract and retain talent in today’s competitive market? Learn how organizations are changing their benefits strategies—from workplace culture and flexibility to health and financial offerings—to meet the expectations of today’s workforce and stand out among the best employers.
Keynote Speaker:
- Peter Burke, President, Workforce Research Group
Scaling Culture: Growing Your Organization Without Losing What Makes It Great
Hear from leaders of Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work companies on how they’ve successfully grown their organizations while preserving strong workplace cultures. This session will share practical insights about protecting core values, empowering employees , and keeping the spirit of aloha alive as teams expand.
Speaker:
- Brian Bowers, President, Bowers & Kubota
- Glen Kaneshige, Nordic PCL Construction, Inc.
Trust at the Top: Leadership That Builds Great Workplaces
Great workplaces begin with trusted leadership. In this session, hear how leaders build credibility through transparency, communication, and accountability—creating environments where employees feel respected, engaged, and motivated to contribute their best.
Speakers:
- Lisa Daijo, Express Employment Professionals
- Spencer Dung, WestPac Wealth Partners
- Linda Miki, G70
Family-Friendly by Design: Building Workplaces That Work for Working Families
What does it take to create a workplace that truly supports working families? This session explores how organizations are designing policies and benefits that recognize the realities of employees’ lives outside of work while maintaining strong performance at the office. Learn how thoughtful flexibility and support can improve retention, engagement, and long-term success.
Speakers:
- Bob Egbert, SystemCenter
- Sheri Braunthal, First Hawaiian Bank
Healthy Teams, Stronger Results: Why Employee Well-Being Matters
Employee well-being is becoming a defining feature of successful organizations. In this session, hear how leading employers are supporting the physical, mental, and emotional health of their teams through meaningful programs and supportive cultures. Learn how investing in well-being leads to stronger engagement, resilience, and performance.
Speakers:
- Emile Alano, AHL
- Del Mochizuki, Hawaii State FCU
Everyday Inclusion: Creating Workplaces Where LGBTQ+ Employees Belong
Building an inclusive workplace goes beyond policies—it shows up in everyday leadership, behaviors, and culture. This session explores how organizations are creating environments where LGBTQ+ employees feel respected, supported, and able to thrive. Hear practical approaches to fostering inclusion across the workplace.
Speakers:
- Alyson Hanson, Parents And Children Togethe
- Sherry Menor, Chamber of Commerce
Where Women Thrive: Creating Pathways to Leadership and Equity
Organizations perform better when women have clear opportunities to grow and lead. In this session, panelists will discuss how companies are creating intentional pathways for women’s advancement—from mentorship and leadership development to equitable policies and workplace culture. Learn how supporting women’s success strengthens organizations and builds more inclusive workplaces.
Speakers:
- Lynn Babington, Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Jessica Katinszky, Northwestern Mutual Hawaii
- Madalyn Kenney Bumanglag, Make-A-Wish Hawaii
- Carol Davis, Atlas Insurance Agency
Culture by Design: Lessons from Hawaii’s Best Places to Work
What truly sets the best workplaces apart? After years of working with Hawaii’s top employers—and building one himself—Ben Godsey has seen firsthand the patterns that consistently drive strong, people-first cultures. In this closing keynote, he shares lessons from growing ProService Hawaii alongside insights from organizations across the state. Through stories and practical examples, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of what it takes to intentionally build, scale, and sustain a culture where people thrive.
Keynote Speaker:
- Ben Godsey, ProService Hawai‘i
