Bonus Alternatives that Don’t Break the Bank

With the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Hawaii businesses won’t be able to hand out large annual bonuses come year end.

While employee appreciation might not be top of mind for you during this time, lack of recognition continues to be one of the top reasons why employees quit, even in a tough labor market.

Guide to Lawful and Unlawful Interview Questions

Asking the wrong interview questions can result in a bad hire or worse yet, put a company at risk for potential claims of discrimination. Download our easy-to-use interview guide to lawful and unlawful interview questions.  

An ALTRES Year in Review (2020)

No doubt, 2020 has been tumultuous. Nonetheless, good memories were made at ALTRES—here are our favorites from an ALTRES year in review. 

Quick Hiring Guide: How to Ramp up Your Team For the Upswing

Just months ago, Hawaii saw record-low unemployment levels, with employers competing for applicants. Now, practically overnight, recruiters are seeing many times the normal interest per job opening.

The good news, many highly qualified workers that weren’t available a few months ago, are now looking for new opportunities.

New Expansions to Hawaii’s Family Leave Law

A new bill signed into law by Governor Ige from the 2020 legislative session (HB 2148) expands the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to include care for employee’s grandchildren.

This bill comes as another expansion to the Hawaii Family Leave Law, potentially making more employees eligible for protected leave.

New Law Narrows Hawaii Criminal Background Checks

Did you know that Hawaii law prohibits discrimination based on an applicant’s criminal history?

Employers may not discriminate in hiring, firing, compensation, or other terms of employment based on an applicant’s or employee’s arrest or court record.

In fact, Hawaii’s criminal background check law is among the most protective in the nation.

What We Can Learn About COVID-19 Safety From the NBA

The NBA was incredibly successful in keeping their players safe from COVID-19. How did they do it? And what lessons can we learn for the workplace? 

Political Discussions at Work: Tips for Keeping the Peace

As an employer, you have a responsibility to make sure your employees feel comfortable at work, but what can you do to keep the political peace at work? 

Your Workplace Defense Against the Seasonal Flu

The seasonal flu contributes to nearly 17 million lost workdays. Here are some considerations on how to defend your workplace from the flu. 

Reduce COVID-19 Risk with Our Complimentary Wellness Tracker

To help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace, our local developers created a solution to help safeguard Hawaii employees. Send out daily customizable questionnaires to check in on your employees' health!