4 Ways to Get Workers to Wear Personal Protective Equipment
Despite the legal requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE), enforcing its use can be a challenge for many employers. Here are four ways to encourage use of personal protective equipment in order to create a safer workplace.
Work from Home Safety Tips
Hawaii was recently named the second-worst state in the U.S. to work from home. To tackle the rising challenges, our Risk Management experts have put together some tips on how to maintain a safe and productive home office environment.
How to Hire Employees Who Love What They Do
The desire to please and impress an employer will produce droves of candidates all claiming to be passionate about your position and company. So, how can you tell if a candidate is simply enthusiastic or actually has a passion for their work?
Personnel Spotlight: Meet Lynn Hiyane!
Matchmaker. That’s how Lynn Hiyane likes to think of herself. Lynn is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) and Placement Manager for our Technical and Office divisions. With over 15 years of experience, Lynn is dedicated to finding the perfect match for both our clients and candidates.
Personnel Spotlight: Meet Emy Yamauchi-Wong!
Meet Emy Yamauchi-Wong, Manager at ALTRES Staffing, with 25+ years of experience dedicated to helping Hawaii businesses with their staffing needs.
Ask HR: “Can I require my employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?”
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, many employers are asking if they can require employees to get vaccinated. Here's the expert answer!
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.
Ask HR: “How do I choose between two employees asking for leave at the same time?”
Two of your employees just requested leave, but how do you decide which request to grant? Our HR expert Michele Kauinui weighs in on how to manage leave requests fairly.
New Expansions to Hawaii’s Family Leave Law
A new law from the 2020 legislative session expands the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to include care for employee’s grandchildren and provides long-awaited clarification on sibling eligibility.
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