HiGroup: The Hawaii Group

The Hawaii Group’s restructuring and rebranding efforts were highlighted on the front page of the Pacific Business News, with a full-length article inside the issue. The article features an explanation of the restructuring and insight from HiGroup President and CEO Matt Delaney and Executive Vice President Scott Meichtry, as well as a diagram visually laying out the shift in the structure of the company.

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The March 2013 issue of Hawaii Business includes a special profile of HiNursing and its chairman and CEO Matt Delaney, who answers two important questions concerning healthcare in Hawaii: “What are some of the challenges Hawaii faces regarding care for our aging population?” and “Who utilizes nurse staffing companies?”

Hawaii Group President and CEO Matt Delaney is featured on the cover of the January–March issue of Pacific Edge Magazine as one of 5 to Watch, a feature highlighting “Five community leaders sharing their successful business insights.” Inside the issue, a you’ll find a full-page profile of Matt Delaney.

→ Click here to see the feature in Pacific Edge Magazine online

The January–March issue of Pacific Edge puts a spotlight on HiAccounting in a full-page profile for their recurring section ‘The Entrepreneur’s Toolbox’. Calling HiAccounting “the firm of choice for local businesses,” the article highlights the spectacular service that HiAccounting provides to the businesses of Hawaii.

Hawaii Human Resources was awarded with Hawaii Business Magazine’s SmallBiz 2013 Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Business. HiHR CEO Matthew Delaney was featured in the magazine’s March 2013 issue highlighting the winners.

One of the secrets to HiHR’s success is the company’s ability to inspire employees, treat them well (he still provides free lunch every day) and support their lives. Employees’ children are often there after school, and employees are encouraged to support charities of their choice on company time.

→ Read the article at Hawaii Business Magazine

HiHR CEO and President Matt Delaney is featured in the 7th Anniversary Winter Issue of Pacific Edge Magazine. He is one of the magazine’s ‘5 To Watch’—in the issue, Matt and the othe four professionals “share their successful business insights.”

To celebrate the launch of the Winter Issue, Pacific Edge held a networking event on Thursday, February 28 at the Plaza, and Matt Delaney was honored and recognized for his contributions to the issue and the Hawaii business community at large.

HiHR CEO and President Matt Delaney was quoted in the Pacific Business News in an article that asks what effects we will see as a result of the end of the temporary payroll tax break expiring along with the new fiscal cliff deal.

Nearly every employee in Hawaii will see their take-home pay take a 2 percent cut, thanks to the payroll tax reductions that expired on Tuesday. The tax package passed by Congress prevents 99 percent of Americans from receiving income tax increases, but the temporary payroll tax breaks were omitted from the fiscal cliff resolution. […]

Hawaii Human Resources President and CEO Matt Delaney agreed the cuts will have an impact on local spending, with the average person earning about $1,000 less per year.

“They’re taking a little more out of their paychecks than they’ve been used to and naturally, I think people will spend less,” he said.

→ Read the article at Pacific Business News

The story of HiNursing was detailed in today’s edition of the Pacific Business News. The piece covers the late Island Nurses president Scott Craun’s heroic and tragic story, his work with The Hawaii Group and CEO Matt Delaney, and the creation of Hawaii Nursing LLC (HiNursing). We are proud and humbled to have worked with and known Scott Craun and are excited at the opportunity to carry on his legacy.

“Hawaii Nursing fits really nicely into The Hawaii Group family of companies,” said Matt Delaney, chairman and CEO of Hawaii Nursing and president and CEO of The Hawaii Group. “Although it’s a separate entity, it’s a great addition to Hawaii Employment.”

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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:

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.

Download the PDF below to register for the event and learn more about it:

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.’”

→ Download the official press release (PDF)

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 profiled 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