With over 30+ years of experience training non-financial leaders with key finance concepts, I understand how today’s fast-paced business world has transformed the HR leader from a specialized HR role into being a strategic business partner with a pivotal voice in decision-making. I’m excited to partner with HEC to offer the Finance as a Second
The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC), in collaboration with the Employers Association of America (EAA), has published the 2024-2025 National Business Trends Survey results, offering critical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. This year’s Hawaii Business Trends Survey, a subset of the national survey, reflects a
Get ahead of the New Year by pre-ordering your 2025 All-In-One posters. Place orders by January 24, 2025, to enjoy free shipping! Plus, as a special perk, HEC members receive one free poster as a member benefit. Additional posters are just $20 each, with a $15 flat rate shipping to one location. Our All-In-One poster includes all mandatory federal and
We are excited to share with our members a 2025 HR Compliance Calendar, 2025-2026 Federal & State Holiday Calendar, and HEC’s 2025 Survey Schedule! Our 2025 HR Compliance Calendar not only covers essential HR deadlines and holidays but also includes fun employee engagement ideas to boost morale throughout the year. It is available on Microsoft
Update 4/9/2025: Due to recent Executive Orders issued by the Trump Administration, the filing of the CC-257 report may no longer be required. Federal contractors should contact their contracting officer to determine if this report is required. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced that federal construction
Dear HEC Ohana, With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m reflecting on everything we’ve accomplished together this year. It’s a time to celebrate the milestones we’ve reached and to share my deep gratitude for the trust, dedication, and collaboration that make the Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) such a special place to work and
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently decided two cases that change what employers are allowed to do with respect to unionization. First, employers can no longer categorically tell employees that unionization will change or impact their relationship with the company. On November 8, 2024, the NLRB overturned this 40-year old precedent because
Hawaii Foodservice Alliance’s (HFA) commitment to its people is embodied in its three key programs: its First Generation Leaders, which provides leadership training to team members who are often the first in their families to step into leadership roles; its Restorative Transitions Initiative which creates work opportunities for formerly incarcerated
Please join us in welcoming five talented individuals to the HEC Ohana. We’re excited to introduce: Marielle Florendo, Labor Relations Consultant Marielle brings over a decade of legal experience, having worked in private practice and served as a tribal Appellate Court Judge for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Oregon. She holds a
The Hawaii Employers Council's 80th Annual Meeting was held on November 15, 2024, at the Halekulani Hotel. The meeting was officially called to order at 6:00 PM by Peter Dooher, Chair of the Board of Governors, who welcomed attendees and thanked them for their support of the Council. Board of Governors Dooher announced the results of the Board of Governors