HI HCR156

Requests state departments to reexamine and increase flexibility in their work-from-home policies for eligible positions.

Cites survey data showing nearly 60% of Hawaii's civilian workforce worked remotely between 2019 and August 2021, with documented benefits including increased productivity, efficiency, morale, and improved work-life balance.

Notes state departments face nearly 4,000 vacant civil service positions out of 17,000 as of November 2022, with workforce turnover exceeding hiring rates and 15-30% of employees eligible to retire annually for the next five years.

Directs state departments to consider quality and quantity benchmarks to ensure management oversight and continued productivity when implementing remote work policies.

Transmits resolution to Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, and heads of state departments including Finance, Human Resources Development, Health, Labor and Industrial Relations, and others.