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
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
We are excited to share with our members our new whitepaper, Guidance on Minimum Wage or Overtime Exemptions under FLSA and Hawaii laws. This whitepaper follows up on our previous article, Anticipated Changes to Minimum
In 2022, a unionization effort at a Starbucks location in Mililani was unsuccessful. However, Starbucks United Workers, a national organization, has continued to push for unionization at various Starbucks locations
Over the past month the Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) has provided a series of groundbreaking training offerings for our Membership. In response to requests from our members, over successive weeks, HEC has provided three