Businesses are having a difficult time finding dependable, productive employees in Hawaii due to a worker shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the scarcity worse, and although things are getting better, they are still not back to where they were before the pandemic. A Hawaii News Now reports, that around 7,500 employment positions were available in Hawaii in 2019, but by December 2021, that nu... ReadMore

The labor shortage affecting Hawaii's recovery from the pandemic, according to Carl Bonham, executive director of the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), may be partially attributed to long-term covid, a condition marked by persistent health issues that can continue for an extended amount of time. Tens of thousands of people in Hawaii may have moderate to severe long-term ... ReadMore

The topic of Hawaii's labor shortage and its effects on employers and customers were covered in a town hall presentation held by PBS Hawaii. With more than 3,000 job postings in the City & County of Honolulu alone, many companies, including hotels, restaurants, and non-profit organizations, are having trouble filling positions. The President & CEO of PBS Hawaii, Ron Mizutani, emphasized th... ReadMore

AFLASHOUT app serves the hospitality industry.  Our job seekers can work at hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event venues. Cover front-of-house to back-of-house services, including housekeeping, food & beverage, facility management, and event management staff today.DiningThe AFLASHOUT app helps staff restaurants; fine dining, popular food chains and mom and pop locations. Put our screen... ReadMore

You drive by this sign on your way to the drive-thru and hope you won’t have a long wait for your order. You enter your favorite bargain store and the line at the check-out tells you the sign out front is for real. We have come to expect longer wait times when we go to our local pizza cafes, the mom and pop bakery, and even the mobile phone service stores. Our favorite eateries and retailers are... ReadMore