With an unemployment rate near 3 percent finding the right talent in Hawaii can be difficult. When you can’t even find a cousin to fill one of your open positions you know things are tough. With a talent war waging on all fronts, business owners often make the error of overlooking the importance of having a well-crafted job advertisement. Don’t make finding qualified job applicants any more difficult than it has to be. Identify and eliminate these five ways that you might be ruining your job ad today and start attracting the job candidates your business deserves.

Mistake 1: Saying nothing about the company
In an economy where the best candidates can afford to be choosy about where to work, business owners would be wise to advertise why working for their company is a great decision. One of the worst things you … Read More »

It can be difficult to encourage employees to take time off. A good team is often unwavering in its dedication to achieving goals and following through on deadlines—so much so that they often neglect their own well-being. But this dedication at times can be unhealthy, and research shows that vacation time does actually result in increased productivity, healthier employees, and a more flexible workforce. By monitoring your employees for any signs of decrease in performance, absenteeism, or stress you can better position your team to remain mentally healthy and physically rested to tackle problems long term. Here are three signs your employees might best be served by taking some much needed vacation time.

Performance suffers
If an employee has typically been very dependable and reliable but you’ve noticed a measurable decrease in quality of work or inability to meet deadlines, it might … Read More »

Emotions are running high this election season and political discussions are finding their way into everyday life—including at work. A recent survey by CareerBuilder shows that 1 in 5 workers have been involved in heated office debates over the race between Clinton and Trump, and with Election Day just a few months down the road, these conversations will only become more prevalent.

So what’s the proper etiquette when it comes to talking politics at work? Your goal should be to always show respect toward your coworkers—even those with opposing political views. With that in mind, take a look at these four guidelines for navigating this election season and beyond in the office.

Understand company policies
Before launching into a Clinton vs. Trump conversation with your teammate or decorating your cubicle with campaign paraphernalia, take time to understand your company rules on the matter. … Read More »