If you have attended an HEC seminar or consulted with one of the Council's HR consultants, you have likely been reminded of the importance of periodically auditing and updating your organization's hiring practices and forms
Managing workers' compensation claims and minimizing the impact of related absences on operations can be challenging. This morning program will expose participants to best practices in handling these claims to reduce
To address between 300 and 600 whistleblower cases filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after the 30-day statute of limitations period each year, OSHA is now referring claimants to the National
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted, for the first quarter of 2014. Wages and salaries increased 0.3 percent, and benefits increased
We've all heard the buzz about the cloud and how it is revolutionizing the way our society stores, accesses and uses information. In the HR realm, the cloud is heralded as the solution that will streamline the constantly
Employers seeking to develop wellness initiatives that engage employees should consider gender differences in views and behaviors regarding personal health. According to the 2014 Consumer Health Mindset Survey, released by
State Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito will host a town hall meeting to educate Hawaii's small businesses about their options when it comes to health insurance for their employees. Business owners, managers and human
The Hawaii Health Connector has announced that individuals who are currently receiving COBRA benefits due to a loss of employment are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). The SEP is time outside of an Open