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Hawai‘i’s Top 250 Companies 2022: Many Signs of Strength
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-top-250-companies-businesses-2022/

Hawai‘i’s Top 250 Companies 2022: Many Signs of Strength - Hawaii Business Magazine Revenue figures reflect a year when tourists returned, real estate prices soared and people went shopping again.

Every business in Hawaii with employees is legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Why is Workers’ Compensation Insurance Important?
https://makaihr.com/why-is-workers-compensation-insurance-important/

Costs, Prices, Customers: Everything’s Up at Hawai‘i’s Restaurants
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/costs-prices-customers-everythings-up-at-hawaiis-restaurants/

Costs, Prices, Customers: Everything's Up at Hawai‘i's Restaurants - Hawaii Business Magazine The Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index provides insights into a volatile year so far for local eateries.

2022 NPS Survey Results Show Why So Many Hawaii Businesses Trust Makai HR For Human Resources Support:
https://makaihr.com/2022-nps-survey-hawaiii-businesses-trust-makai-hr-hr-support/

2022 NPS Survey: Hawaii Businesses Trust Makai HR for HR Support Strong 2022 NPS Survey Results Show Why So Many Hawaii Businesses Trust Makai HR for Human Resources Support.

How to Help Employees Cope with Distressing News
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/how-to-help-employees-cope-with-distressing-news-feelings-stress/

How to Help Employees Cope with Distressing News - Hawaii Business Magazine Effective leaders encourage people to express feelings and steer them to help when needed.

Payroll Solutions: Benefits Of Direct Deposit And Paycards Over Paper Checks
https://makaihr.com/payroll-solutions-direct-deposit-paycards-vs-paper-checks/

Payroll Solutions: Direct Deposit and Paycards Vs. Paper Checks PEO Payroll Solutions: Let's take a look at the Benefits of Direct Deposit and Paycards over Paper Checks.

5 Steps to Reducing Workplace Risk: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/how-to-reduce-workplace-risk-safety-culture/

5 Steps to Reducing Workplace Risk - Hawaii Business Magazine Fewer hazards and accidents start with a culture of safety.

In the construction industry, extra care is needed to ensure the safety of workers in order to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries and worker’s compensation claims. Here are the Top 5 Safety Needs for Construction Company Success:
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Top 5 Safety Needs for Construction Company Success In the construction industry, extra care is needed to ensure the safety of workers. Here are Safety Needs for Construction Company Success.

Ready to start your own business? Get started now with Hawaii Business Express: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/BizEx/home.eb

Employee turnover is expensive and disruptive but a PEO can help. Here's how to calculate your employee turnover rate: https://makaihr.com/how-to-calculate-employee-turnover-rate/

How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate Employee turnover is the number of workers who leave a company over a period of time. Here's How to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate.

BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked business leaders and members of the public what they had to say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, and more: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-tourism-minimum-wage-remote-work-personal-finances/

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Here’s What Residents Say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Personal Finances and More - Hawaii Business Magazine BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.

Hawaii’s New Minimum Wage Law Goes Into Effect October 1, 2022:
https://makaihr.com/hawaiis-new-minimum-wage-law-goes-into-effect-october/

New program launched by the State of Hawaii on Tuesday aims to increase access to credit for small businesses and nonprofits statewide: https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2022/07/new-program-to-increase-credit-access-for-small-businesses/

New program to increase credit access for small businesses The Maui News A new program launched by the state on Tuesday aims to increase access to credit for small businesses and nonprofits statewide. The Hawaii Small Business Capital Program Collateral Support Program, known as HI-CAP, is designed to assist eligible small businesses and nonprofits in obtai...

When workers have good experiences with their employer, they have better employee engagement. Here's how Makai HR can help:
https://makaihr.com/how-payroll-makai-hr-can-help-employee-engagement/

The Hawaii Business Podcast: Meli James Fuels Hawai‘i’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem By Turning Local Businesses into Global Companies. https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-business-podcast-meli-james-mana-up-episode-4/

Meli James Fuels Hawai‘i’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem By Turning Local Businesses into Global Companies, S1E4 - Hawaii Business Magazine After a career in hospitality and in Silicon Valley’s start-up scene, she brought her experience home to grow Hawai‘i's innovation economy.

High employee turnover affects businesses negatively in lost money but also in decreased morale and productivity. Here is the true cost of employee turnover:
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The True Cost of Employee Turnover - Makai The true cost of employee turnover is very high and includes monetary as well as other costs to businesses.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Now Available With Makai HR!
https://makaihr.com/work-opportunity-tax-credit-available-with-makai-hr/

What’s Next for Finance Factors: New Generation of Leaders
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/finance-factors-ceo-russell-lau-interview-whats-next-goals-challenges/

What’s Next for Finance Factors: New Generation of Leaders - Hawaii Business Magazine CEO Russell Lau says it’s main focus is offering both conventional and unique solutions so local people can buy their first homes or create real estate portfolios for long-term generational wealth.

How Strong Employee Connection Improves Employee Engagement - and productivity:
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How Strong Employee Connection Improves Employee Engagement In workplaces with strong employee connections, employees have greater wellbeing, lower stress, and higher employee engagement.

Many construction companies use functional design for creating their organizational charts. Learn more about organizational design for construction companies: https://makaihr.com/organizational-structure-of-a-construction-company/

Meli James Fuels Hawai‘i’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem By Turning Local Businesses into Global Companies: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-business-podcast-meli-james-mana-up-episode-4/

Meli James Fuels Hawai‘i’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem By Turning Local Businesses into Global Companies, S1E4 - Hawaii Business Magazine After a career in hospitality and in Silicon Valley’s start-up scene, she brought her experience home to grow Hawai‘i's innovation economy.

Why Your Small Restaurant Needs HR:
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Why Your Small Restaurant Needs HR - Makai There are several reasons Why Your Small Restaurant Needs HR including help hiring and terminating employees.

Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Pairs Mentors with Hawai‘i’s Youth:
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/center-for-tomorrows-leaders-hawaii-mentors-youth-center/

Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Pairs Mentors with Hawai‘i’s Youth - Hawaii Business Magazine Over 500 students across the Islands are enrolled in a variety of CTL programs.

We are looking at a “great reshuffling” with workers moving from business to business in search of better jobs, even after they’ve been recently hired. How To Retain Employees In 2022: https://makaihr.com/how-to-retain-employees-2022/

Maui Entrepreneur Gives Old Glass New Life:
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/revive-glassworks-mana-up-hawaii-cohort-7/

Maui Entrepreneur Gives Old Glass New Life - Hawaii Business Magazine Revive Glassworks is part of Mana Up’s seventh cohort.

A talent pipeline can be used by businesses in all industries to build a pool of qualified candidates. Here are some guidelines: https://makaihr.com/how-to-create-an-employee-talent-pipeline/

Hawaii Business Magazine's The Best of Small Business 2022: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/best-of-small-business-2022/

The Best of Small Business 2022 - Hawaii Business Magazine Profiles of companies in 12 categories that won Hawaii Business Magazine's SmallBiz Editor's Choice Awards, plus four 100 year old companies inducted into the Hawaiʻi Small Business Hall of Fame.

Increasing warehouse efficiency and productivity are an important part of managing a warehouse. Here are 10 Ways To Increase Warehouse Efficiency & Productivity Through HR Strategies:
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Increase Warehouse Efficiency & Productivity through HR Strategies Warehouse Managers can use these 10 Ways to Increase Warehouse Efficiency & Productivity through HR Strategies.

Meet Maui Soda & Ice Works, Hawaii Business 2022 Hall of Fame Winner: https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/maui-soda-and-ice-works-hawaii-small-business-hall-of-fame-2022/

Maui Soda & Ice Works: 2022 Hall of Fame Winner - Hawaii Business Magazine The business was founded in 1884 as an ice and refrigeration company, and has been owned and led by the Nobriga family since 1946.