As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers outsourced HR services to small businesses in Hawaii, we try to cover a variety of helpful HR topics in our weekly blog posts. From employment laws to workplace trends, company culture, employee retention strategies, and HR best practices, we always hope to inform and even to inspire with the content we publish. It’s always fun to see which posts generate the most views and responses. As we wrap up 2022, we’re taking a look back and sharing our most popular blog posts for the year.

Without further ado, here are our top three articles for 2022.
Top 3 Makai HR Blog Posts of 2022
We are always excited when our content generates interest because it tells us that we are providing useful information. This year, our three most popular posts are as follows:
3rd most popular post: How HR Can Help Make a Successful Company Holiday Party
Holiday parties are a great way to show appreciation for your workers and help them connect in a social setting without the conversation being centered on the latest work deadline. While lots of people associate alcohol and late-night shenanigans with fun, these are risk factors for an HR nightmare – you never know what will happen when heavy drinking is involved. There are several ways that HR can guide holiday parties to ensure that they’re fun for everyone while reducing company liability. Click here to read more about how HR can contribute to a successful holiday party.
2nd most popular post: 2022 NPS Survey Results Show Why So Many Hawaii Businesses Trust Makai HR For Human Resources Support
At Makai HR we take great pride in providing dependable, end-to-end payroll, and HR support for all our valued customers. We care about our client’s feedback and regularly check-in to ensure we are delivering value. One of the ways we obtain this feedback is through our bi-annual NPS survey. We are really excited to share our recent NPS survey results because it shows why Hawaii businesses trust us for their HR support. Click here to see details of our results.
1st most popular post: What Is Quiet Quitting And How Can HR Address It?
Quiet quitting is the latest buzzword about employees and workplace trends. Employees are pushing back against the idea that they must go “above and beyond” at their jobs or risk being passed over for promotions and raises. In theory, employees are looking for better work-life balance and to set healthy boundaries. What employers want to avoid is a toxic environment that leads to unproductive and disengaged workers who are constantly looking for a better job. HR can address quiet quitting by taking several proactive steps. Click here to learn more about how HR can address quiet quitting in the workplace.
As experienced HR professionals, we love sharing HR tips and providing expert HR services for small businesses. When you partner with Makai HR you can get on with the business you are trying to grow while we take care of your employee needs from payroll to taxes, health insurance/benefits and worker’s compensation. You also gain peace of mind that you are compliant with all of Hawaii’s employer laws (if you’ve ever looked you know that the list is very long and changes happen). When choosing a PEO to partner with, there are many things to consider including cost, services, and technology solutions.
With the cost of doing business in Hawaii at record highs, we know how important it is to keep labor costs in line with revenue. Our plans are priced competitively and include value-added services like time-in/time-out systems. Our three tiers of PEO service plans are tailored to the size of your business and specific needs. We offer a 100% paperless solution which means that your employees can manage their needs through a computer, tablet, or phone. We can truly improve your employees’ work benefits while freeing you up to operate your business.
What are you waiting for? Companies that partner with a PEO benefit from 7-9% faster growth, 10-14% lower employee turnover; and they are 50% less likely to go out of business. Contact us today to get started!