For the second year in a row, Hawaii Human Resources has been named as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work by Hawaii Business Magazine.

Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR) is proud to sponsor the latest in the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Series with M.R.C. Greenwood, President of the University of Hawaii System, at the Honolulu Design Center on November 29, 2011. (Registration is open until November 25th.)

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Business and technology magazine Biztech, published by CDW, talked to HiHR Chief Systems Officer Fred Li about 'Bring Your Own Devices' programs and the success Hawaii Human Resources has had implementing a BYOD program.

“Employees at Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR) — which provides Hawaii businesses with payroll processing, benefits and insurance administration, and HR support — have the option to connect just about any personal device to the company’s network.

“‘We really don’t place any limits on what people can bring in," says Fred B. Li, the company’s chief systems officer. ‘Our infrastructure’s totally cloud-based, so everyone works within the Citrix environment.’ Employees are welcome to use any device as long as it can connect to the Citrix server.

“Internet access is through HiHR’s service provider, which also hosts its Citrix environment. ‘They have services that we purchase from them [including] firewalls, filters and web filtering,’ Li says. Company equipment and employee-owned notebooks must have current virus protection before they’re allowed to connect to the network. An acceptable-use policy ensures that ‘nothing is actually stored on the person’s personal computer,’ he says.”

→ Read the column at Biztech

The University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business Business Executive Society of Tomorrow has invited Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR) Chief Operating Officer Harry Byerly to speak at their Fall 2011 Mock Interview, an event which allows its members to develop their resume and interview skills in preparation for their future career. It is an honor to be part of this event and to meet and help prepare the business leaders of tomorrow.

The September 30th issue of Pacific Business News featured Hawaii Human Resources and CEO and President Matt Delaney with news of Hawaii Human Resources growing with two new offices in California by the end of year. Read the full article by clicking the thumbnail below:

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Young Professionals, a networking group of dedicated and talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-39, is designed to offer businesses that are members of The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii the opportunity for the young business professional to exchange ideas, grow professionally, and share common interests while sharing an insider’s view of the Hawaii business scene.

On October 12, 2011 Young Professionals will present a class on Surviving the Economic Downturn, and Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR) CEO Matthew Delaney will be featured giving a talk: ‘Companies are continuing to maintain or downsize their employee base. What does this mean to our young professionals in the work force?” Matt will speak about what the downturn means to an employee“s career, future growth, and goals.

→ More information available at the Young Professionals Program website.

The Association on Employment Practices and Principles (AEPP) Nineteenth Annual International Conference will be taking place from October 5-7, 2011 at the University of Hawaii, Manoa in Honolulu. Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR) CEO Matthew Delaney will be featured in a roundtable to discuss Human Resource Management Issues in Hawaii: Current and Emerging Trends with an impressive list of associates. It is an honor to be asked to the roundtable and we are excited for the event.

→ More information available at the AEPP website.

Pacific Business News has named Hawaii Human Resources a finalist in the Healthiest Employers list for 2011. We work hard at HiHR to provide our staff with healthy choices for lunch every day and monthly reimbursements for health and fitness activities, because we understand that the health of our employees is absolutely vital to our success. We thank PBN for the designation and will continue building one of Hawaii’s healthiest workforces!

Hawaii Human Resources has been named a finalist in the Best in Small Business category for Business Leadership Hawaii 2011. We are honored and excited to be a finalist and we extend a great big ‘Mahalo!’ to our staff, our customers, and our friends and family for our continued success.

Below, watch an excerpt from the Pacific Business News Business Leadership Hawaii 2011 awards night, highlighting Business Leader of the Year Finalist and HiHR CEO and President Matthew Delaney.

Hawaii Human Resources has just made the Hawaii Business Top 250, an annual list of Hawaii’s top companies, based on 2010 gross annual sales. We came in at #201 after less than two full years in business and #3 in the biggest revenue gains. It is an honor to be included in the list and we thank our customers sincerely for our continued success.

On Thursday, July 21, 2011, members of The Hawaii Group of and Hawaii Human Resources are honored to be volunteering at KHON2 headquarters for the annual Lōkahi Back-to-School Telethon. Every dollar raised will go toward purchasing school supplies for Hawaii’s keiki in need.

On May 25th at Turtle Bay Resort, The Hawaii Group, Hawaii Human Resources and HiEmployment are proud to present CEO Matthew Delaney as a speaker at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2011. All are welcome to come out and meet the Hawaii Group team.

CEO Matthew Delaney will be giving a seminar:

Stick to Your Day Job
Entrepreneurs are the backbone of the Hawaiian economy. Though over time as these business grow, the burdens of employment and financials can often chip away at passion and pull attention away from areas of expertise.

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Hawaii Human Resources has been named as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work by Hawaii Business Magazine. KHON featured HiHR and the other Best Places to Work winners on their morning news show today. See the clip:

Hawaii Human Resources has been named as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work by Hawaii Business Magazine.

“HiHR is committed to honesty in all communication and respects the realities of day-to-day business in Hawaii. For HiHR clients, this means transparent, detailed billing, flexible terms and customized services that recognize the individuality of every Hawaii business. For HiHR employees, this translates to flexible work schedules, ongoing education opportunities, health club memberships and kid-friendly office spaces — all aimed at nurturing healthy and happy employees who provide even better client service. In 2011, HiHR was recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work.

“In the end, outsourcing to HiHR not only saves you money, but also offers a valuable business ally. As a trusted resource, HiHR provides a comprehensive suite of services that allows entrepreneurs to focus on core business issues and, ultimately, increase productivity and profitability while lowering risk, overhead, and stress. All with respect, transparency, honesty, and a very happy team.”

Hawaii Human Resources CEO Matthew Delaney was announced as one Hawaii’s 20 for the Next 20 in Hawaii Business Magazine.

“In mid-2009,as dozens of local businesses closed, Matthew Delaney opened a new one. Twenty-one months later, Hawaii Human Resources had annual billings of $23 million by providing HR services for 150 companies and should more than double its revenue this year.

“Delaney’s philosophy mixes his workaholic nature with the understanding that business thrives when families thrive. His family-friendly approach includes a catered daily lunch for employees and flexible policies that include welcoming children in the office.”

Hawaii Human Resources was announced as one of three finalists in the Medium-sized Business category for the Hawaii Better Business Bureau’s 2011 BBB Torch Awards.

“‘In a time when consumer trust is fragile, the Torch Awards serves as a reminder that there are businesses and organizations that are honest, dependable, reliable and trustworthy,’ said Dwight Kealoha, chief executive officer of Hawaii’s BBB. ‘This year’s finalists embody the BBB’s mission to advance marketplace trust with consumers and businesses, as well as charities and donors.’”

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HiHR CEO Matthew Delaney has been named one of four experts on the panel of Pacific Business News’ Human Resources Summit, a two-hour summit with a full hour of Q&A at The Plaza Club on Friday, March 25, 2011.

Matthew Delaney formed various Human Resource and Employment service-related companies in January 2009. In just less than 2 years, The Hawaii Group has become the 3rd-largest outsourcing business in the State of Hawaii. With over 140 clients and 1,800 employees under administration, Delaney has proven that transparency pays dividends during tough economic times. Delaney is responsible for overseeing all of the companies and the executive management team responsible for managing each of the various companies and lines of service.

The Hawaii Group, Hawaii Human Resources, and President and CEO Matthew Delaney were featured in Hawaii Business magazine in November 2010. The feature focuses on the company’s formula for success in a down economy.

Hawaii Human Resources, or HiHR, has been growing steadily since its start in early 2009. A provider of human resource needs ranging from payroll to health benefits, HiHR recently tallied 118 clients on all major islands, representing more than 1,300 employees.

“Our business is growing rapidly because we enable companies to save money and stay in business,” says CEO Matthew Delaney, a CPA by training, with extensive experience in the hotel/resort business. “If we can do it cheaper and more efficiently … if we can take care of their back-office needs, they can focus on their core mission,” Delaney says.

→ Read the profile in Hawaii Business

Matt Delaney, CEO and President of Hawaii Human Resources and The Hawaii Group, was featured in the October issue of Pacific Business News. Delaney explains he has been able to grow the company in the face of local and national economic adversity. Read the full article by clicking the thumbnail below:

Matthew Delaney, President and CEO of Hawaii Human Resources and The Hawaii Group, was profile in detail in the Star Advertiser on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. The feature details the interweaving of Matt’s inspiring and impressive business and personal histories, and his success in overcoming cancer and confronting industry setbacks.

Delaney also gives back to the community by championing causes such as Special Olympics, the Queen’s Health Systems, the Queen’s Medical Center, Queen Emma Land Co., the Outrigger Canoe Club, Hawaii Hotel and Lodging Association, Hawaii Hotel Foundation and the Waikiki Improvement Association.

“He applies a very practical, no-nonsense business entrepreneur approach to our nonprofit mission,” said Mark Yamakawa, executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Queen’s Health Systems and the Queen’s Medical Center. “He has more than given back to our organization.”

→ Read the profile at the Star Advertiser

President and CEO of Hawaii Human Resources Matt Delaney was featured three times in the October edition of Pacific Business News. Matt was named one of five finalists for the Business Leadership 2010 Lifeteam Achievement Award and was quoted in the cover story. The Hawaii Group’s acquisition of POI Employment was also covered in the Scoops section. Click the thumbnail below to see each article in full.

“Businesses are in survival mode, laying off employees and streamlining operations. Conventional wisdom would suggest it’s a good time to take cover and apply a more conservative approach during this current economic ‘perfect storm’ we are experiencing, right?

Well, yes and no. At Hawaii Human Resources, we’ve found there are opportunities for companies willing to not only provide the expected, but to work harder to fill unexpected needs in this challenging market.”

→ Read the column at MidWeek