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The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) has released its 2024 Employee Benefit Plans Survey, revealing pivotal insights into the current landscape of employee benefits in Hawaii. As employers prepare for 2025, understanding these trends is crucial for tackling recruiting and retention challenges. Here are some key takeaways from the survey that underscore the

“Average managers play checkers…while great managers play chess. In checkers, all the pieces are uniform and move in the same way. You need to plan their movements, but they all move on parallel paths. In chess, each type of piece moves in a different way, and you can’t play if you don’t know how each piece moves. More important,

August 21, 2024 Update: The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes will no longer take effect on Sept. 4, 2024. Please refer to the article Federal Trade Commission’s Ban on Non-Competes Blocked for more information. Hawaii Employers Council previously shared on April 30, 2024 that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning

As we previously reported on April 30th, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule increasing the minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated employees exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In summary, on July 1, 2024, the salary thresholds

On June 21, Governor Green notified the legislature of his intent to veto seventeen bills passed by our state legislature during the 2024 session. You can view the full list of these bills and the Governor’s specific objections to each here. The Governor has until July 10 to formally veto any of the bills on his list (although he is not required to

As we reflect on the incredible experience of Talent Summit 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outstanding speakers and generous sponsors who made this event possible. The summit had more than 250 attendees, including HR professionals, business and community leaders, workforce development professionals, and educators. Your contributions were

Employee engagement is crucial for the success of any organization. Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated, which ultimately leads to better organizational performance. One effective way to measure and improve employee engagement is through employee engagement surveys. Here are the top five reasons why your organization should consider

We are excited to share with our members an on-demand video partially created with AI technology! In April, the Hawaii Employers Council held a live, online training event on employee leave laws and benefits for Hawaii employers. Due to the high interest in this topic and in response to members’ requests for more on-demand compliance training, we

At HEC we commonly hear three key questions surrounding the state talent in Hawaii. HR practitioners are asking, “How do I ensure I have enough people to keep the lights on and the trains running?” Our workforce development community is asking, “How are we ensuring we have a skilled workforce to meet the labor demands in the next few

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a reminder for organizations to focus on the mental well-being of their workforce. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are recognized as vital tools in promoting a healthy work environment. These programs not only aid employees in managing personal and professional challenges but also enhance overall