• The average training cost of a new employee is approximately 1/3 their annual salary.

• If they leave and have to be replaced add another 1/3 for the replacement.

• Then add the interim fill-in costs.

• Finally add the down time lost opportunity cost associated with the position.

• That can add up to a high price for an error in employee selection. The magic of Hawaii drawing people here is no assurance they will stay long enough to provide that needed return on investment for an employer.

• HAWAII CAREERS based in Kauai, is an executive/professional search firm just for Hawaii. Applicants must first come to us and then successfully pass our "serious intent to relocate" and professional qualification standards before we will consider them for referral. We have a large, qualified database both island and mainland based to draw from.

• When you need professional or trained support staff relocating to Hawaii, mahalo in advance for keeping us in mind.

Walt Berhalter, JD,CLU,MBA

Executive Placement