HI HR144

Department of Human Resources Development is requested to conduct a sample survey of for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations in Hawaii with successful remote work, hybrid work, or telework implementations.

Survey must examine best practices for managers of remote workers, methods for measuring productivity in remote/hybrid environments, and lessons learned from running remote work programs in Hawaii.

Department requested to determine how remote work strategies can be incorporated into existing and vacant state job positions to retain and attract public employees.

University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization requested to identify areas with lower housing costs and limited access to good-paying jobs; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office requested to analyze broadband infrastructure in those same areas.

Department of Human Resources Development must submit report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2025 Regular Session convening.